Edward Street is in Treharris and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF46 5LE 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 Edward Street, Treharris, CF46 5LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF46 5ET, CF46 5PS, CF46 5LF, CF46 5EY, CF46 5ER, CF46 5RB, CF46 5EU, CF46 5PR, CF46 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF46 5LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.8% | 50% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.4% | 40.3% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 39.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (69.8%) 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% | 35.6% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34.2% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 20.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 7.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 41.4% | 27.4% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.7% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 27.4% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 89.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 92.5% | 93.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 93.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 147.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.6% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edward Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 41st highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treharris Delivery Office, 28 Edward Street, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2017-05-16 | £98,332 |
CF46 5LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelewis Primary School Trelewis , Treharris CF46 6AH | - not rated | 919 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfabon Infants School Bryncelyn Avenue , Nelson CF46 6HL | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon Greenfield Terrace , Glancynon CF45 4TH | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancaeach Junior School Commercial Street , Nelson CF46 6NF | - not rated | 2,500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrott Street Cafe | 17 Perrott Street | 119 yd | |
| Treharris Phoenix RFC | Millennium View Forest Road | 498 yd | |
| Fir Tree Pantry | Fir Tree Centre Fir Tree Drive, Quakers Yard | 662 yd | |
| Snack Ranch | Glo Du Pavilion Cwmcothi Road, Trelewis | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treharris Unionist Club | 19 John Street | 138 yd | |
| Colliers Cwtch | 21 Bargoed Terrace | 159 yd | |
| BDJ Navigation Limited | Navigation Hotel Fox Street | 210 yd | |
| Danygraig Labour Club & Institute Ltd | Danygraig Labour Club Mary Street | 306 yd | |
| Quakers Yard Inn | Quakers Yard Inn, 1, Dan Y Twyn Cardiff Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Fryer | 2 Bargoed Terrace | 98 yd | |
| Good Friend | 2 Fox Street | 137 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 8 Fox Street | 164 yd | |
| Tien Tien Chinese Takeaway | 13 Fox Street | 190 yd | |
| Tin Sang | 2, Dan Y Twyn Cardiff Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 35 Fox Street | 192 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.