OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, CF48 1DA House Prices & Local Information

CF48 1DA is an up-and-coming urban area on Old School Close, 0.2km from Georgetown in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, CF48 1DA represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.2% 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area W00006848 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.