Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF46 5BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

216

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF46 5BW 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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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, CF46 5BW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF46 5BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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 5BW are sourced from Output Area W00006930 (shared with 2 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 5BW. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

CF46 5BW 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.9 km
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.9 km
  • The Sugar Shack by Shelley0.7 km
  • Top Square Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.6 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
  • Great Western Hotel0.7 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.4 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.5 km
  • BDJ Navigation Limited0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.8 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.5 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Tin Sang0.5 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.5 km
  • The Golden Fryer0.6 km
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.0 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.5 km
  • The Golden Fryer0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard0.8 km
  • Abercynon2.4 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Perrott Inn0.2 km
  • Perrott Inn0.2 km
  • Glan y Nant0.3 km
  • Not in use0.3 km
  • Glan y Nant0.3 km