Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

LLWYNCELYN CLOSE, CF48 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLWYNCELYN CLOSE, CF48 1AH.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF48 1AH 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.

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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF48 1AH is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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. Property prices average £195k.

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

CF48 1AH is an up-and-coming urban area on Llwyncelyn Close, 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 1AH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. 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 1AH are sourced from Output Area W00010274 (shared with 4 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 CF48 1AH. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Terraced

£ 94,000

4 sales · Mean £ 91,250

Semi-Detached

£ 99,950

1 sales · Mean £ 99,950

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

Crime around CF48 1AH is above average at 122 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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order45
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson15

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.8 km
  • Dowlais Crumbs0.8 km
  • Applegreen Forecourt Services0.8 km
  • Vue Cinema0.8 km
  • Fountain Shop0.7 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Grawen Takeaway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • New Jen Chang Takeaway0.7 km
  • Papa Johns0.5 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.8 km
  • Travel Lodge0.8 km
  • Castle Hotel0.6 km
  • Castle Hotel0.6 km
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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 Penderyn0.6 km
  • Baili Glas Inn0.8 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Frankie & Benny's0.8 km
  • Harvester0.8 km
  • Mcdonald's0.8 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • Nando's0.8 km
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 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 View0.2 km
  • Teachers Centre0.2 km
  • Penlan View0.2 km