Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

HEOL S O DAVIES, CF48 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL S O DAVIES, CF48 1DR.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF48 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF48 1DR has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

CF48 1DR is an up-and-coming urban area on Heol S O Davies, 0.2km from Georgetown in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF48 1DR is 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. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area W00006852 (shared with 9 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 1DR. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 116,250

2 sales · Mean £ 116,250

Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

Crime around CF48 1DR is above average at 120 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.

Violence and sexual offences153
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour65
Public order48
Criminal damage and arson34

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.8 km
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.8 km
  • Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.4 km
  • The Tiger Inn0.7 km
  • + 71 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway0.6 km
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.4 km
  • Dowlais Crumbs0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Craigs Meat Shack Merthyr0.9 km
  • + 55 more
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Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • CPP Big Bocs Bwyd0.6 km
  • Grawen Takeaway0.5 km
  • Hong Shan Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chun Fay Takeaway0.5 km
  • Golden Valley Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

54 nearby
  • Merthyr Town Football Club0.6 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Express Inn0.7 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.7 km
  • The Taffy0.5 km
  • + 49 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.5 km
  • Castle Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil0.7 km
  • Pentre-Bach3.1 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Dic Penderyn0.1 km
  • Heol Dic Penderyn0.1 km
  • Heol SO Davies0.1 km
  • Heol SO Davies0.1 km
  • Great Escape0.1 km