CF48 1BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Nantygwenith in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Cyfarthfa ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
The people who live in CF48 1BZ are typical of 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, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area W00010287 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF48 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF48 1BZ.
375
33
£ 33,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF48 1BZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF48 1BZ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF48 1BZ. The average age is 33.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF48 1BZ is above average at 106 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Costa Coffee @ Next0.4 km
- The Tiger Inn0.9 km
- Costa Coffee @ Next0.4 km
- The Tiger Inn0.9 km
- Peri peri chicken0.4 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Craigs Meat Shack Merthyr0.7 km
- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- Trevethick Stores1.0 km
- Wilko0.4 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
50 nearby- Merthyr Town Football Club0.9 km
- The Anchor Inn0.9 km
- Ye Olde Express Inn0.9 km
- The Anchor Inn0.9 km
- The Taffy0.7 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Chun Fay Takeaway0.7 km
- Golden Valley Takeaway0.9 km
- Sami's Merthyr Kebab House0.8 km
- StreetFood0.8 km
- CPP Big Bocs Bwyd0.8 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle Hotel0.7 km
- Castle Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.8 km
- Pentre-Bach3.0 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Keir Hardie Health Park0.1 km
- Christ Church0.2 km
- Christ Church0.2 km
- Heol Dic Penderyn0.2 km
- Heol Dic Penderyn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF481BZ · Data under Open Government Licence