CF47 0DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Courtland Terrace, 0.3km from Thomas Town 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. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 16.1% 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 CF47 0DQ are sourced from Output Area W00006892 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COURTLAND TERRACE, CF47 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTLAND TERRACE, CF47 0DQ.
275
43
£ 33,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF47 0DQ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF47 0DQ's 56% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £325k. Property prices are trending up 16.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF47 0DQ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,500
4 sales · Mean £ 275,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF47 0DQ is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Rachel's Café0.9 km
- Rachel's Café0.9 km
- The Daleon Fitness Cafe0.9 km
- Frankie & Benny's0.8 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- + 79 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.8 km
- Dowlais Crumbs0.8 km
- Applegreen Forecourt Services0.4 km
- Vue Cinema0.8 km
- Fountain Shop0.4 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Hong Shan Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- New Jen Chang Takeaway0.4 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 47 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travel Lodge0.8 km
- Travel Lodge0.8 km
- Castle Hotel0.4 km
- Queen Bee and B0.7 km
- Queen Bee and B0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
54 nearby- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.4 km
- Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.8 km
- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.4 km
- Y Dic Penderyn0.3 km
- Baili Glas Inn0.2 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Aldi Store0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Aldi Store0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.2 km
- Pentre-Bach2.4 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Clinic0.1 km
- Tramroadside Car Park0.1 km
- Brunswick Hotel0.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF470DQ · Data under Open Government Licence