Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

NIGHTINGALE STREET, CF48 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NIGHTINGALE STREET, CF48 1EJ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF48 1EJ 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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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 38, CF48 1EJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £92k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.

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

CF48 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nightingale Street, 0.2km from Abercanaid in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Plymouth ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.4% 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 1EJ are sourced from Output Area W00006888 (shared with 4 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 1EJ. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 74,750

16 sales · Mean £ 79,593

Semi-Detached

£ 109,950

1 sales · Mean £ 109,950

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

CF48 1EJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Burglary6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe0.8 km
  • Midshire Catering @ Simbec-orion0.9 km
  • Area51 Playcentre Merthyr0.9 km
  • Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe0.8 km
  • Area51 Playcentre Merthyr0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Lewis Stores0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Kaneschar Stores0.3 km
  • Poundstretcher0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Hills Plymouth Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Llwyn-yr-Eos Inn0.2 km
  • Pentrebach Labour Club0.8 km
  • Richards Arms0.2 km
  • Richards Arms0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Co-Operative0.6 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Central Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pentre-Bach0.3 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw1.9 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Apple Cottage0.1 km
  • Apple Cottage0.1 km
  • Cardiff Street0.1 km
  • Alexandra Place0.2 km
  • Pentre-Bach Rail Station0.3 km