CF48 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ynysfach, 0.2km from Ynysfach in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Cyfarthfa ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF48 1AG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 CF48 1AG are sourced from Output Area W00010274 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YNYSFACH, CF48 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YNYSFACH, CF48 1AG.
189
43
£ 33,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF48 1AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 43, CF48 1AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF48 1AG. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF48 1AG is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.9 km
- Dowlais Crumbs0.8 km
- Applegreen Forecourt Services0.7 km
- Vue Cinema0.8 km
- Fountain Shop0.7 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Grawen Takeaway1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- New Jen Chang Takeaway0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travel Lodge0.8 km
- Travel Lodge0.8 km
- Castle Hotel0.6 km
- Castle Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.8 km
- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.7 km
- Y Dic Penderyn0.7 km
- Baili Glas Inn0.8 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Frankie & Benny's0.8 km
- Harvester0.8 km
- Mcdonald's0.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Nando's0.8 km
- + 81 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi Store0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.6 km
- Pentre-Bach2.7 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Llwyncelyn Close0.1 km
- Llwyncelyn Close0.1 km
- Penlan View0.1 km
- Penlan View0.2 km
- Teachers Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF481AG · Data under Open Government Licence