Lower Thomas Street is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0BY is located in the Town 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 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0AP, CF47 0BP, CF47 0BW, CF47 0DY, CF47 0AY, CF47 0DU, CF47 0BA, CF47 0AW, CF47 0ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF47 0BY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.6% | 47.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 33.2% | 33.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 45.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 45.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 27% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 | 26.8% | 23% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 26% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 89.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Thomas Street was 788.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 559.5% higher than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Lower Thomas Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 3rd highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 209.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margarets Spiritualist Church Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2019-10-09 | £43,965 |
| St Margarets Spiritualist Church Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2015-06-22 | £48,332 |
| 26 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £27,500 | 2015-03-06 | £44,971 |
| 61 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2015-01-06 | £147,960 |
| 61 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-11-20 | £206,144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 456 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 468 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 519 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 562 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochin Spice Garden Ltd | The Brunswick, 5 Church Street | 71 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 112 yd | |
| G&M Viazzani, Station Cafe | 1 John Street | 135 yd | |
| Redhouse Cafe | Old Town Hall High Street | 158 yd | |
| Shelaynes Cafe | 125 High Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scala Pool And Snooker Club Ltd | 5 John Street | 91 yd | |
| The Scala Venue | Scala Snooker Club John Street | 95 yd | |
| The Jukebox | 104 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Y Dic Penderyn | 102 - 103 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Wyndham Arms | 55 Glebeland Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickenland | 105 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Walts | 116 High Street | 206 yd | |
| Glebeland fish bar | 54 Glebeland Street | 230 yd | |
| Bonjour Bon Appetit | 50 Glebeland Street | 230 yd | |
| Sami's | 87 High Street | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 112 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 286 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 354 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 665 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.