Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

LLWYN DIC PENDERYN, CF48 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLWYN DIC PENDERYN, CF48 1DS.

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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 1DS 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

With 71% social renting, CF48 1DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Llwyn Dic Penderyn, 0.2km from Nantygwenith in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF48 1DS 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. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, 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 1DS 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 1DS. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 93,000

5 sales · Mean £ 103,190

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

Crime around CF48 1DS is above average at 112 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 offences117
Shoplifting69
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order39
Criminal damage and arson28

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

74 nearby
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.7 km
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.7 km
  • Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.3 km
  • The Tiger Inn0.8 km
  • + 69 more
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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway0.6 km
  • Maddys Farm Shop1.0 km
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.5 km
  • The Sweet Shop1.0 km
  • Warrens Bakery @ Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited1.0 km
  • + 61 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 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
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Merthyr Town Football Club0.7 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Express Inn0.7 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.7 km
  • The Taffy0.5 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.6 km
  • Castle Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil0.8 km
  • Pentre-Bach3.2 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Dic Penderyn0.1 km
  • Heol Dic Penderyn0.1 km
  • Christ Church0.1 km
  • Christ Church0.1 km
  • Georgetown Villas0.1 km