Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF46 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF46 5AG.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF46 5AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF46 5AG — age 41, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF46 5AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Quaker's Yard in Treharris. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5AG are sourced from Output Area W00006928 (shared with 6 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 5AG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

CF46 5AG has low crime rates — 17 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order8
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.7 km
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.7 km
  • The Sugar Shack by Shelley0.6 km
  • Top Square Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Geetha Stores (Formerly Londis)0.6 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.4 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.1 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.0 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.0 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.6 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.0 km
  • Hot Wok0.6 km
  • Tin Sang0.0 km
  • Golden Bridge1.0 km
  • Hot Wok0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.4 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.3 km
  • The Golden Fryer0.5 km
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.4 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard1.2 km
  • Abercynon2.6 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Quakers Yard Inn0.1 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.1 km
  • New Bridge0.1 km
  • New Bridge0.1 km
  • Pentwyn Cottages0.3 km