Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF48 1BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

278

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF48 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CF48 1BS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Nantygwenith in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area W00006848 (shared with 18 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 1BS. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

Crime around CF48 1BS is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting70
Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order18
Criminal damage and arson10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.4 km
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.4 km
  • Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.2 km
  • The Tiger Inn1.0 km
  • + 41 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway0.3 km
  • Maddys Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.6 km
  • The Sweet Shop0.8 km
  • Warrens Bakery @ Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • CPP Big Bocs Bwyd0.3 km
  • Grawen Takeaway0.4 km
  • Chun Fay Takeaway0.7 km
  • Golden Valley Takeaway1.0 km
  • Sami's Merthyr Kebab House1.0 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

36 nearby
  • Merthyr Town Football Club0.9 km
  • The Anchor Inn1.0 km
  • Ye Olde Express Inn1.0 km
  • The Anchor Inn1.0 km
  • The Taffy0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.9 km
  • Castle Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil1.1 km
  • Pentre-Bach3.6 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cyfarthfa Road0.1 km
  • Cyfarthfa Road0.2 km
  • Round House0.2 km
  • Round House0.2 km
  • Pandy Farm0.3 km