Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

DAN Y PARC, CF47 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAN Y PARC, CF47 0AX.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF47 0AX 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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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF47 0AX has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 62.8% year-on-year.

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CF47 0AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dan Y Parc, 0.1km from Pontmorlais in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF47 0AX 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. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £94k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 62.8% 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 CF47 0AX are sourced from Output Area W00006910 (shared with 12 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 CF47 0AX. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

Terraced

£ 92,250

16 sales · Mean £ 105,871

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

Crime around CF47 0AX is moderate at 50 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order19
Vehicle crime17

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Horeb Close Sheltered Housing Scheme0.7 km
  • Rachel's Café0.4 km
  • Horeb Close Sheltered Housing Scheme0.7 km
  • Rachel's Café0.4 km
  • The Daleon Fitness Cafe0.4 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway1.0 km
  • Sanger Stores0.7 km
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.6 km
  • Dowlais Crumbs0.6 km
  • Sanger Stores0.7 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • CPP Big Bocs Bwyd1.0 km
  • Grawen Takeaway0.8 km
  • Hong Shan Takeaway0.1 km
  • Chun Fay Takeaway0.4 km
  • Golden Valley Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Queen Bee and B0.4 km
  • Castle Hotel0.5 km
  • Queen Bee and B0.4 km
  • Castle Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Merthyr Town Football Club0.3 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.3 km
  • Ye Olde Express Inn0.3 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.3 km
  • The Taffy0.4 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil0.6 km
  • Pentre-Bach3.0 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Trevithick Memorial0.1 km
  • Old Penyard School0.1 km
  • Trevithick Memorial0.1 km
  • Old School0.1 km
  • High Street Nursing Home0.2 km