CF47 0DS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Twynyrodyn in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area W00006901 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF47 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF47 0DS.
281
39
£ 38,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF47 0DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 39, CF47 0DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £245k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF47 0DS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF47 0DS is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Spar Merthyr Food & Wines1.0 km
- Dowlais Crumbs1.0 km
- Applegreen Forecourt Services0.3 km
- Vue Cinema0.7 km
- Fountain Shop0.3 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- The Daleon Fitness Cafe1.0 km
- Frankie & Benny's0.7 km
- Harvester0.7 km
- Mcdonald's0.7 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre0.7 km
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Hong Shan Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- New Jen Chang Takeaway0.3 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Travel Lodge0.7 km
- Travel Lodge0.7 km
- Castle Hotel0.5 km
- Queen Bee and B0.8 km
- Queen Bee and B0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.7 km
- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.3 km
- Y Dic Penderyn0.5 km
- Baili Glas Inn0.1 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Store0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Aldi Store0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.3 km
- Pentre-Bach2.3 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw4.0 km
Bus Stops
- White Horse0.1 km
- Clinic0.1 km
- Seion0.1 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Railway Station0.3 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF470DS · Data under Open Government Licence