Fir Tree Drive is in Treharris and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF46 5AY is located in the Treharris electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fir Tree Drive, Treharris, CF46 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF46 5BL, CF46 5BP, CF46 5AJ, CF46 5AS, CF46 5BA, CF46 5AU, CF46 5AT, CF46 5BD, CF46 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF46 5AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 48.4% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.6% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF46 5AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.9% | 56.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 20.6% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.2% | 42.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 26.9% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 16.9% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF46 5AY this area, 40.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 40.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 22.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.9% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.3% | 37.2% | 28.1% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Tree Drive was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fir Tree Drive has the 28th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 80th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Fir Tree Drive, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-05-02 | £69,766 |
| 20 Fir Tree Drive, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-04-25 | £106,610 |
| 9 Fir Tree Drive, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-02-28 | £67,043 |
| 22 Fir Tree Drive, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2023-08-09 | £129,810 |
| 12 Fir Tree Drive, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2022-09-15 | £277,196 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF46 5AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 611 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelewis Primary School Trelewis , Treharris CF46 6AH | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfabon Infants School Bryncelyn Avenue , Nelson CF46 6HL | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancaeach Junior School Commercial Street , Nelson CF46 6NF | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Pantry | Fir Tree Centre Fir Tree Drive, Quakers Yard | 70 yd | |
| Perrott Street Cafe | 17 Perrott Street | 607 yd | |
| Treharris Phoenix RFC | Millennium View Forest Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd | Danygraig Labour Club Mary Street | 413 yd | |
| The Glantaff Inn Ltd | Glantaff Inn Cardiff Road, Quakers Yard | 446 yd | |
| Quakers Yard Inn | Quakers Yard Inn, 1, Dan Y Twyn Cardiff Road | 486 yd | |
| Treharris Unionist Club | 19 John Street | 600 yd | |
| Colliers Cwtch | 21 Bargoed Terrace | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Sang | 2, Dan Y Twyn Cardiff Road | 486 yd | |
| The Golden Fryer | 2 Bargoed Terrace | 741 yd | |
| Good Friend | 2 Fox Street | 798 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Fox Street | 832 yd | |
| Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway | 13 Fox Street | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 35 Fox Street | 874 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.