CF47 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Penyrheol in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF47 0AR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 CF47 0AR are sourced from Output Area W00006900 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF47 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF47 0AR.
481
37
£ 38,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF47 0AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CF47 0AR is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF47 0AR. The average age is 37.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF47 0AR has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Cosy Corner Cafe0.9 km
- High Street Baptist Church0.8 km
- Cosy Corner Cafe0.9 km
- + 59 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Costcutter0.3 km
- Greggs Cafe & Bakery1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Key Vapours CBD Store0.8 km
- Millwards Butchers0.9 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Baili Glas Inn0.5 km
- The Welsh Bar0.8 km
- Conservative Club0.7 km
- Merthyr Labour Club0.6 km
- Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.9 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Twyn Fish Bar0.2 km
- Fountain Fish Bar Wales Ltd0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Bonjour Bon Appetit0.9 km
- Crosswoods Ltd0.9 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Queen Bee and B0.9 km
- Travel Lodge0.9 km
- Travel Lodge0.9 km
- Castle Hotel1.0 km
- Castle Hotel1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Aldi Store0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Store0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.8 km
- Pentre-Bach2.0 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Penuel House0.1 km
- Penuel House0.1 km
- Incline Bridge0.2 km
- Incline Bridge0.2 km
- Glasier Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF470AR · Data under Open Government Licence