CF46 5DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leigh Terrace, 0.1km from Berthlwyd, Craig in Treharris. Administratively it sits within Treharris ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.7% 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 5DW are sourced from Output Area W00006911 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGH TERRACE, CF46 5DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGH TERRACE, CF46 5DW.
261
47
£ 37,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF46 5DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CF46 5DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £85k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF46 5DW. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 96,000
5 sales · Mean £ 95,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF46 5DW has low crime rates — 32 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Vsn Convenience Store0.9 km
- Treharris Filling Station0.9 km
- Vsn Convenience Store0.9 km
- Treharris Filling Station0.9 km
- Bridge Stores0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
- Great Western Hotel1.0 km
- The Glantaff Inn Ltd0.5 km
- Whitehall Golf Club1.0 km
- Quakers Yard Inn0.6 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Tin Sang0.6 km
- Tin Sang0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Perrott Street Cafe0.9 km
- Perrott Street Cafe0.9 km
- Fir Tree Pantry0.6 km
- Fir Tree Pantry0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Quakers Yard0.9 km
- Abercynon2.0 km
- Merthyr Vale3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Millers Row0.1 km
- Millers Row0.1 km
- Fiddlers Elbow0.3 km
- Fiddlers Elbow0.3 km
- Wingfield Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF465DW · Data under Open Government Licence