Forest Road is in Treharris and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF46 5HG 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 Forest Road, Treharris, CF46 5HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF46 5HP, CF46 5HA, CF46 5HR, CF46 5HN, CF46 5HX, CF46 5HW, CF46 5HL, CF46 5HS, CF46 5HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF46 5HG is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 53% | 46.3% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 47% | 53.7% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 5HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 42.9% | 42.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 36.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.8% | 44.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 5HG this area, 30% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 30% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.8% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 18.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.1% | 95.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70.4% | 37.2% | 33.2% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 144.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.6% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 42nd highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Llywio Forest Road, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-08-04 | £273,765 |
| Ty Llywio Forest Road, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2021-03-09 | £56,014 |
| Ty R Lofa Forest Road, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2021-03-09 | £32,316 |
| 1 Forest Road, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2017-04-07 | £137,109 |
| Millennium View Forest Road, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2015-09-25 | £360,364 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelewis Primary School Trelewis , Treharris CF46 6AH | - not rated | 771 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfabon Infants School Bryncelyn Avenue , Nelson CF46 6HL | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancaeach Junior School Commercial Street , Nelson CF46 6NF | - not rated | 2,804 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treharris Phoenix RFC | Millennium View Forest Road | 60 yd | |
| Snack Ranch | Glo Du Pavilion Cwmcothi Road, Trelewis | 365 yd | |
| Perrott Street Cafe | 17 Perrott Street | 573 yd | |
| Fir Tree Pantry | Fir Tree Centre Fir Tree Drive, Quakers Yard | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDJ Navigation Limited | Navigation Hotel Fox Street | 267 yd | |
| Colliers Cwtch | 21 Bargoed Terrace | 430 yd | |
| Treharris Unionist Club | 19 John Street | 477 yd | |
| Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd | Danygraig Labour Club Mary Street | 643 yd | |
| Nelson Rugby Football Club | Nelson Rugby Football Club, Heol Llyswen | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway | 13 Fox Street | 280 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Fox Street | 299 yd | |
| Good Friend | 2 Fox Street | 321 yd | |
| The Golden Fryer | 2 Bargoed Terrace | 367 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | 26 High Street, Trelewis | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 35 Fox Street | 291 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.