Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

BRICKFIELD CRESCENT, CF47 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRICKFIELD CRESCENT, CF47 0DW.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 38,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF47 0DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CF47 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brickfield Crescent, 0.1km from Twynyrodyn in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, CF47 0DW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area W00006894 (shared with 14 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 CF47 0DW. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 100,000

5 sales · Mean £ 106,400

Detached

£ 257,500

1 sales · Mean £ 257,500

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

Crime around CF47 0DW is moderate at 76 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.

Shoplifting116
Anti-social behaviour107
Violence and sexual offences98
Public order35
Other theft24

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Rachel's Café1.0 km
  • Rachel's Café1.0 km
  • The Daleon Fitness Cafe1.0 km
  • Frankie & Benny's0.7 km
  • Harvester0.7 km
  • + 79 more
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Takeaway Shop

50 nearby
  • Hong Shan Takeaway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • New Jen Chang Takeaway0.4 km
  • Papa Johns0.4 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Applegreen Forecourt Services0.4 km
  • Vue Cinema0.7 km
  • Fountain Shop0.4 km
  • Vue Cinema0.7 km
  • Fresh "N" Fruity0.5 km
  • + 49 more
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.4 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.7 km
  • Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.4 km
  • Y Dic Penderyn0.5 km
  • Baili Glas Inn0.2 km
  • + 47 more
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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 Tydfil0.4 km
  • Pentre-Bach2.3 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • White Horse0.1 km
  • Clinic0.1 km
  • Seion0.1 km
  • James Street0.2 km
  • James Street0.2 km