CF48 1BA is an up-and-coming urban area on Dynevor Street, 0.2km from Glebeland in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Cyfarthfa ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF48 1BA is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are high (188 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00006777 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DYNEVOR STREET, CF48 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYNEVOR STREET, CF48 1BA.
200
49
£ 33,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF48 1BA 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.
Area Character
CF48 1BA 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF48 1BA. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF48 1BA are high at 188 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
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Costa Coffee @ Next0.6 km
- The Tiger Inn0.6 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.6 km
- The Tiger Inn0.6 km
- Peri peri chicken0.1 km
- + 85 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Aldi Store0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.2 km
- Trevethick Stores0.6 km
- Wilko0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Merthyr Town Football Club0.5 km
- The Anchor Inn0.5 km
- Ye Olde Express Inn0.5 km
- The Anchor Inn0.5 km
- The Taffy0.4 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Chun Fay Takeaway0.4 km
- Golden Valley Takeaway0.5 km
- Sami's Merthyr Kebab House0.4 km
- StreetFood0.5 km
- CPP Big Bocs Bwyd0.8 km
- + 51 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travel Lodge1.0 km
- Travel Lodge1.0 km
- Castle Hotel0.3 km
- Castle Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.5 km
- Pentre-Bach2.9 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw4.6 km
Bus Stops
- RAFA Club0.0 km
- RAFA Club0.0 km
- Kirkhouse Memorial Hall0.1 km
- Kirkhouse Memorial Hall0.1 km
- Coffins Row Q0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF481BA · Data under Open Government Licence