Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

ROSE HILL COTTAGES, CF46 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE HILL COTTAGES, CF46 5BG.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF46 5BG — age 45, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF46 5BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rose Hill Cottages, 0.3km from Goitre Coed in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, CF46 5BG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 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 low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 CF46 5BG are sourced from Output Area W00006913 (shared with 7 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 CF46 5BG. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

2 sales · Mean £ 130,000

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

CF46 5BG has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • A & S Jones (Siop Gyffredinol)0.9 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Treharris Filling Station0.6 km
  • Vsn Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Quick Stop Convenience Stores1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Treharris Unionist Club0.8 km
  • Colliers Cwtch0.9 km
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
  • Great Western Hotel0.7 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.8 km
  • The Golden Fryer1.0 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.8 km
  • The Golden Fryer1.0 km
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.4 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.6 km
  • Tin Sang0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard0.7 km
  • Abercynon2.1 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Millers Row0.2 km
  • Millers Row0.3 km