CF47 0DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Somerset Place, 0.3km from Thomas Town in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area W00006891 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET PLACE, CF47 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET PLACE, CF47 0DU.
348
45
£ 33,000 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF47 0DU 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
CF47 0DU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF47 0DU. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF47 0DU are high at 142 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- The Tiger Inn0.4 km
- The Tiger Inn0.4 km
- Peri peri chicken0.6 km
- Red Spice0.7 km
- Taj Restaurant0.4 km
- + 79 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Lifestyle Express0.9 km
- Trevethick Stores0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Uptown Vibe Delicatessen0.4 km
- Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.8 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Queen Bee and B0.7 km
- Queen Bee and B0.7 km
- Travel Lodge0.8 km
- Travel Lodge0.8 km
- Castle Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Merthyr Town Football Club0.5 km
- The Anchor Inn0.3 km
- Ye Olde Express Inn0.4 km
- The Anchor Inn0.3 km
- The Taffy0.5 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Chun Fay Takeaway0.6 km
- Golden Valley Takeaway0.4 km
- Sami's Merthyr Kebab House0.3 km
- StreetFood0.3 km
- Hong Shan Takeaway0.6 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Aldi Store0.6 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Aldi Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.2 km
- Pentre-Bach2.5 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Tramroadside Car Park0.1 km
- Brunswick Hotel0.1 km
- Clinic0.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF470DU · Data under Open Government Licence