Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF48 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF48 1AR.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF48 1AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF48 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CF48 1AR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Ynysfach in Merthyr Tydfil. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cyfarthfa ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are high (240 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 CF48 1AR are sourced from Output Area W00006777 (shared with 6 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 1AR. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

Crime rates near CF48 1AR are high at 240 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 offences200
Anti-social behaviour161
Shoplifting147
Public order81
Criminal damage and arson40

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

64 nearby
  • Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway1.0 km
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.7 km
  • Dowlais Crumbs0.7 km
  • Applegreen Forecourt Services0.6 km
  • Vue Cinema0.8 km
  • + 59 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • CPP Big Bocs Bwyd1.0 km
  • Grawen Takeaway0.8 km
  • Hong Shan Takeaway0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • New Jen Chang Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 53 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Travel Lodge0.8 km
  • Travel Lodge0.8 km
  • Castle Hotel0.4 km
  • Castle Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

56 nearby
  • Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.5 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.8 km
  • Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.5 km
  • Y Dic Penderyn0.4 km
  • Baili Glas Inn0.6 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 & Spencer0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Aldi Store0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil0.4 km
  • Pentre-Bach2.7 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Merthyr Tydfil College0.1 km
  • Llwyncelyn Close0.2 km
  • Llwyncelyn Close0.2 km
  • Teachers Centre0.2 km
  • RAFA Club0.2 km