Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF48 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF48 1BY.

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Population

568

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CF48 1BY's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £870k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £870k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CF48 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Winch Fawr in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Cyfarthfa ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF48, CF48 1BY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £870k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area W00006779 (shared with 24 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 CF48 1BY. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 870,000

2 sales · Mean £ 870,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CF48 1BY has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Castle View Stores1.0 km
  • Maddys Farm Shop0.9 km
  • The Sweet Shop0.9 km
  • Warrens Bakery @ Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited0.9 km
  • Bakestones0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Heolgerrig Social Club0.6 km
  • Heolgerrig Social Club0.6 km
  • Red Lion0.3 km
  • Red Lion0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Potato Kings0.9 km
  • Potato Kings0.9 km
  • Gwlad Duw Pizza Company0.3 km
  • Gwlad Duw Pizza Company0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil2.2 km
  • Pentre-Bach3.9 km
  • Aberdare4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ynysdawel0.2 km
  • Chester Close0.3 km
  • Worcester Close0.3 km
  • Worcester Close0.3 km
  • Winchfawr Terminus0.5 km