CHAPEL BANKS, CF48 1BP House Prices & Local Information

CF48 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Banks, 0.1km from Williamstown in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For serious buyers, CF48 1BP is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 34.8% year-on-year. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area W00006848 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.