Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

EDWARDS TERRACE, CF46 5DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARDS TERRACE, CF46 5DA.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF46 5DA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF46 5DA spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 194.3% year-on-year.

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

CF46 5DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edwards Terrace, 0.2km from Berthlwyd, Pentwyn in Treharris. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, CF46 5DA represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

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 £210k, up 194.3% 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 CF46 5DA are sourced from Output Area W00006928 (shared with 6 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 5DA. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 102,500

10 sales · Mean £ 95,357

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

CF46 5DA has low crime rates — 18 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 offences22
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Vehicle crime4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.7 km
  • RD & MR Parry Chemists Ltd0.7 km
  • The Sugar Shack by Shelley0.7 km
  • Top Square Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Geetha Stores (Formerly Londis)0.7 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.3 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
  • The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tin Sang0.2 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • Tin Sang0.2 km
  • Golden Bridge1.0 km
  • Hot Wok0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.7 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.4 km
  • The Golden Fryer0.6 km
  • Fir Tree Pantry0.7 km
  • Perrott Street Cafe0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Quakers Yard1.4 km
  • Abercynon2.6 km
  • Merthyr Vale3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pentwyn Cottages0.1 km
  • Pentwyn Cottages0.1 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.2 km
  • Quakers Yard Inn0.3 km
  • New Bridge0.3 km