CF48 1AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Catherine Square, 0.3km from Abercanaid in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Plymouth ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF48 1AA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 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 CF48 1AA are sourced from Output Area W00006873 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CATHERINE SQUARE, CF48 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE SQUARE, CF48 1AA.
213
47
£ 38,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF48 1AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 47, CF48 1AA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF48 1AA. The average age is 46.5. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF48 1AA has low crime rates — 36 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe0.7 km
- Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe0.7 km
- Table Table0.6 km
- Table Table0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Kaneschar Stores0.5 km
- Poundstretcher0.5 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hills Plymouth Cricket Club0.8 km
- Llwyn-yr-Eos Inn0.1 km
- Richards Arms0.5 km
- Richards Arms0.5 km
- The Colliers Arms0.3 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Co-Operative0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pentre-Bach0.5 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw2.2 km
- Merthyr Tydfil2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pond Row0.2 km
- Pond Row0.2 km
- Apple Cottage0.2 km
- Apple Cottage0.2 km
- Hoovers Main Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF481AA · Data under Open Government Licence