Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

BRYNHEULOG COTTAGES, CF46 5DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNHEULOG COTTAGES, CF46 5DL.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF46 5DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CF46 5DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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CF46 5DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynheulog Cottages, 0.2km from Craig Berthlwyd 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% 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. 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 5DL are sourced from Output Area W00006911 (shared with 19 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 5DL. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

CF46 5DL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime6
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • A & S Jones (Siop Gyffredinol)0.9 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Treharris Filling Station0.8 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Quick Stop Convenience Stores0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Treharris Unionist Club0.9 km
  • Colliers Cwtch0.9 km
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
  • Great Western Hotel0.9 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.8 km
  • The Golden Fryer1.0 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.8 km
  • The Golden Fryer1.0 km
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.5 km
  • Tin Sang0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard0.9 km
  • Abercynon2.1 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Millers Row0.1 km
  • Millers Row0.1 km
  • Wingfield Terrace0.3 km
  • Wingfield Terrace0.3 km
  • Fiddlers Elbow0.4 km