Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

ALMA STREET, CF47 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA STREET, CF47 0DF.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF47 0DF 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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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 43, CF47 0DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £93k.

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

CF47 0DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Alma Street, 0.3km from Twynyrodyn in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area W00006892 (shared with 9 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 0DF. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
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

Terraced

£ 77,000

5 sales · Mean £ 78,000

Semi-Detached

£ 81,000

1 sales · Mean £ 81,000

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

Crime around CF47 0DF is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting173
Anti-social behaviour154
Violence and sexual offences148
Public order59
Criminal damage and arson31

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines1.0 km
  • Dowlais Crumbs1.0 km
  • Applegreen Forecourt Services0.3 km
  • Vue Cinema0.6 km
  • Fountain Shop0.3 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Hong Shan Takeaway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • New Jen Chang Takeaway0.3 km
  • Papa Johns0.2 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 47 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.6 km
  • Travel Lodge0.6 km
  • Castle Hotel0.4 km
  • Queen Bee and B0.8 km
  • Queen Bee and B0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.3 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.6 km
  • Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.3 km
  • Y Dic Penderyn0.4 km
  • Baili Glas Inn0.1 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

78 nearby
  • Frankie & Benny's0.6 km
  • Harvester0.6 km
  • Mcdonald's0.6 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre0.6 km
  • Nando's0.6 km
  • + 73 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Aldi Store0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Aldi Store0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil0.2 km
  • Pentre-Bach2.3 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Seion0.1 km
  • Clinic0.1 km
  • White Horse0.1 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station0.2 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.2 km