Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

CF48 1DF House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

278

cake
Avg Age

47

payments
Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

work
Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF48 1DF — age 47, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF48 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Nantygwenith in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Park ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, CF48 1DF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area W00006848 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF48 1DF. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

Crime around CF48 1DF is above average at 110 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences100
Shoplifting70
Anti-social behaviour53
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson22

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.6 km
  • Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe0.6 km
  • Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee @ Next0.2 km
  • The Tiger Inn0.8 km
  • + 67 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway0.4 km
  • Maddys Farm Shop0.9 km
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.4 km
  • The Sweet Shop0.9 km
  • Warrens Bakery @ Trago Mills (Merthyr) Limited0.9 km
  • + 61 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • CPP Big Bocs Bwyd0.4 km
  • Grawen Takeaway0.4 km
  • Hong Shan Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chun Fay Takeaway0.6 km
  • Golden Valley Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 43 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

48 nearby
  • Merthyr Town Football Club0.7 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Express Inn0.8 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.8 km
  • The Taffy0.6 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.7 km
  • Castle Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil0.9 km
  • Pentre-Bach3.3 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Georgetown Villas0.1 km
  • Cyfarthfa Road0.1 km
  • Cyfarthfa Road0.1 km
  • Great Escape0.2 km
  • Great Escape0.2 km