Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

PANTANAS, CF46 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PANTANAS, CF46 5BN.

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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 5BN 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 5BN 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 down 11.1% year-on-year.

home £277,600 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF46 5BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pantanas, 0.3km from Goitre Coed in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, CF46 5BN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 11.1% 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 5BN 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 5BN. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 161,500

4 sales · Mean £ 145,750

Detached

£ 365,000

3 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

CF46 5BN has low crime rates — 29 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order9
Burglary4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.6 km
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.6 km
  • The Sugar Shack by Shelley0.5 km
  • Top Square Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.2 km
  • Great Western Hotel1.0 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.3 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.3 km
  • BDJ Navigation Limited0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.5 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.3 km
  • Hot Wok0.5 km
  • Tin Sang0.3 km
  • Golden Bridge1.0 km
  • Hot Wok0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard1.0 km
  • Abercynon2.6 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • New Bridge0.2 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
  • Perrott Inn0.2 km
  • Treharris Community Centre0.2 km
  • New Bridge0.2 km