The CF47 9BY postcode is in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil postcode town, within Wales, Wales region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | CF47 |
| Ward | Gurnos |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Region | Wales |
| Country | Wales |
| Travel To Work Area | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Police Force | South Wales |
| NHS Care Board | None |
| Electoral ward | Gurnos |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 56 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-Pressed European Settlers / Constrained renters / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Pen y Dre High School, School, College, University
Address: Pen Y Dre High School Goitre Lane, Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9BY
The nearest places is Gurnos(0.40 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Gurnos Tavern(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Merthyr Tydfil(1.50 mi)
The nearest airport is Cardiff International Airport(25.66 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
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Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of CF479BY is 357 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2082), Between 25 to 34 (1266), and Between 55 to 64 (1191).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 299 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 41.
Regarding education, 126 adults have Does not apply, while 31 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (248), followed by at least Deprived in two dimension (174).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (240), followed by Christian (108).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (62) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (48), and Semi-routine occupations (30).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (378), and 178 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1476) and Middle East and Asia (98).