PENLOCKS, CF46 5BH House Prices & Local Information

CF46 5BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penlocks, 0.4km from Goitre Coed in Treharris. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 5BH are sourced from Output Area W00006911 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.