CF48 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llwyncelyn Lane, 0.3km from Ynysfach in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Cyfarthfa ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF48 1AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 CF48 1AL are sourced from Output Area W00006780 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LLWYNCELYN LANE, CF48 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLWYNCELYN LANE, CF48 1AL.
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47
£ 33,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF48 1AL 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
CF48 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF48 1AL. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF48 1AL is moderate at 71 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
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.9 km
- Dowlais Crumbs0.9 km
- Applegreen Forecourt Services0.8 km
- Vue Cinema0.9 km
- Fountain Shop0.8 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Grawen Takeaway1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- New Jen Chang Takeaway0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travel Lodge0.9 km
- Travel Lodge0.9 km
- Castle Hotel0.7 km
- Castle Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
56 nearby- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited0.9 km
- Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club0.8 km
- Y Dic Penderyn0.7 km
- Baili Glas Inn0.9 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Frankie & Benny's0.9 km
- Harvester0.9 km
- Mcdonald's0.9 km
- Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Nando's0.9 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi Store0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil0.7 km
- Pentre-Bach2.7 km
- Troed-Y-Rhiw4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Penlan View0.1 km
- Llwyncelyn Close0.2 km
- Llwyncelyn Close0.2 km
- Penlan View0.2 km
- Ynysfach Rugby Ground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF481AL · Data under Open Government Licence