Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

LLWYN YR EOS, CF48 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLWYN YR EOS, CF48 1AJ.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF48 1AJ 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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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF48 1AJ's 58% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CF48 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llwyn Yr Eos, 0.4km from Abercanaid in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Plymouth ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF48 1AJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area W00006873 (shared with 14 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 1AJ. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 156,000

2 sales · Mean £ 156,000

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

CF48 1AJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary6
Vehicle crime5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe0.8 km
  • Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe0.8 km
  • Table Table0.5 km
  • Table Table0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Kaneschar Stores0.5 km
  • Poundstretcher0.4 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hills Plymouth Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Llwyn-yr-Eos Inn0.1 km
  • Pentrebach Labour Club0.9 km
  • Richards Arms0.5 km
  • Richards Arms0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Central Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pentre-Bach0.4 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw2.1 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Apple Cottage0.2 km
  • Apple Cottage0.2 km
  • Pond Row0.2 km
  • Pond Row0.2 km
  • Hoovers Main Gate0.3 km