Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

GRESHAM PLACE, CF46 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRESHAM PLACE, CF46 5AF.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF46 5AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF46 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gresham Place, 0.2km from Blackbrook in Treharris. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, CF46 5AF represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CF46 5AF are sourced from Output Area W00006924 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF46 5AF. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 70,000

12 sales · Mean £ 76,395

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF46 5AF has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order6
Vehicle crime4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.8 km
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.8 km
  • The Sugar Shack by Shelley0.7 km
  • Top Square Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
  • Great Western Hotel0.7 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.6 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.6 km
  • BDJ Navigation Limited0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.6 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Tin Sang0.6 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.5 km
  • The Golden Fryer0.6 km
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.2 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.5 km
  • The Golden Fryer0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard0.8 km
  • Abercynon2.6 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Not in use0.0 km
  • Glan y Nant0.1 km
  • Glan y Nant0.1 km
  • Perrott Inn0.1 km
  • Quarry0.2 km