Hilltop Close is in Treharris and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF46 5BP is located in the Treharris electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hilltop Close, Treharris, CF46 5BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF46 5BL, CF46 5AY, CF46 5BD, CF46 5BE, CF46 5BG, CF46 5BA, CF46 5BB, CF46 5AU, CF46 5AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF46 5BP is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 44.6% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 55.4% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.4% | 36.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 46.3% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 43.2% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.4% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 17.4% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 17.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 18% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 27.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 100% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.5% | 98.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilltop Close was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% lower than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hilltop Close has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 55th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hilltop Close, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-12-15 | £149,926 |
| 5 Hilltop Close, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-04-23 | £140,648 |
| 1 Hilltop Close, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-04-06 | £190,430 |
| 1 Hilltop Close, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-08-04 | £209,048 |
| 4 Hilltop Close, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2011-08-26 | £202,942 |
CF46 5BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF46 5BP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 547 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelewis Primary School Trelewis , Treharris CF46 6AH | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfabon Infants School Bryncelyn Avenue , Nelson CF46 6HL | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancaeach Junior School Commercial Street , Nelson CF46 6NF | - not rated | 2,817 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 | 188 yd | |
| Perrott Street Cafe | 17 Perrott Street | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glantaff Inn Ltd | Glantaff Inn Cardiff Road, Quakers Yard | 529 yd | |
| Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd | Danygraig Labour Club Mary Street | 548 yd | |
| Quakers Yard Inn | Quakers Yard Inn, 1, Dan Y Twyn Cardiff Road | 588 yd | |
| Great Western Hotel | Great Western Hotel Edwardsville | 665 yd | |
| Treharris Unionist Club | 19 John Street | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Sang | 2, Dan Y Twyn Cardiff Road | 588 yd | |
| The Golden Fryer | 2 Bargoed Terrace | 877 yd | |
| Good Friend | 2 Fox Street | 933 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Fox Street | 967 yd | |
| Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway | 13 Fox Street | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 35 Fox Street | 1,010 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.51 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.