CF48 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mountain Rise, 0.4km from Winch Fawr in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Cyfarthfa ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
For families considering a move, CF48 1BB represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, down 21.2% year-on-year. 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 1BB are sourced from Output Area W00006774 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNTAIN RISE, CF48 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNTAIN RISE, CF48 1BB.
433
43
£ 43,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF48 1BB spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF48 1BB. The average age is 43.1. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
11 sales · Mean £ 175,454
Terraced
£ 197,000
1 sales · Mean £ 197,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CF48 1BB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Castle View Stores0.8 km
- Maddys Farm Shop0.8 km
- The Sweet Shop0.8 km
- Warrens Bakery @ Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited0.8 km
- Bakestones0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Heolgerrig Social Club0.6 km
- Heolgerrig Social Club0.6 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Juggy's Plaice1.0 km
- Potato Kings0.8 km
- Potato Kings0.8 km
- Gwlad Duw Pizza Company0.4 km
- Gwlad Duw Pizza Company0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Merthyr Tydfil2.2 km
- Pentre-Bach4.0 km
- Aberdare4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chester Close0.2 km
- Worcester Close0.3 km
- Worcester Close0.3 km
- Ynysdawel0.3 km
- Winchfawr Terminus0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF481BB · Data under Open Government Licence