Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF47 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF47 0DS.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF47 0DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 39, CF47 0DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k.

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

CF47 0DS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Twynyrodyn in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area W00006901 (shared with 13 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 0DS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

Crime around CF47 0DS is above average at 111 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 behaviour149
Violence and sexual offences144
Public order56
Other theft29

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines1.0 km
  • Dowlais Crumbs1.0 km
  • Applegreen Forecourt Services0.3 km
  • Vue Cinema0.7 km
  • Fountain Shop0.3 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • The Daleon Fitness Cafe1.0 km
  • Frankie & Benny's0.7 km
  • Harvester0.7 km
  • Mcdonald's0.7 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre0.7 km
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Hong Shan Takeaway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • New Jen Chang Takeaway0.3 km
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Travel Lodge0.7 km
  • Castle Hotel0.5 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 Limited0.7 km
  • Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.3 km
  • Y Dic Penderyn0.5 km
  • Baili Glas Inn0.1 km
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • White Horse0.1 km
  • Clinic0.1 km
  • Seion0.1 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station0.3 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.3 km