Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

BRECON WALK, CF46 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRECON WALK, CF46 5AJ.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF46 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 45, CF46 5AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 32.7% year-on-year.

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

CF46 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brecon Walk, 0.1km from Goitre Coed in Merthyr Tydfil. 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 — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, up 32.7% year-on-year. 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area W00006925 (shared with 10 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 5AJ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 284,997

2 sales · Mean £ 284,997

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

CF46 5AJ has low crime rates — 22 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime5

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 Store0.7 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
  • Great Western Hotel0.9 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.2 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.3 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.3 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Tin Sang0.3 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard0.9 km
  • Abercynon2.4 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • New Bridge0.2 km
  • New Bridge0.2 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
  • Perrott Inn0.3 km