Lower Thomas Street is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0DB 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 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0EG, CF47 0DA, CF47 0DE, CF47 0DQ, CF47 0DT, CF47 0EF, CF47 0DU, CF47 0DF, CF47 0DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 0DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 CF47 0DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 36.7% | 43.4% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 30.3% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 44.2% | 46.4% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 27.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 17.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.9% | 26.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.8% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 18% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 19.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 96% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 89% | 84.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 84.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Thomas Street was 148.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.8% higher than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Thomas Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 40th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-12-09 | £99,031 |
| 5 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-02-17 | £81,702 |
| 4 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2012-06-29 | £110,273 |
| 4 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2009-07-17 | £185,241 |
| 1 Lower Thomas Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2006-07-12 | £91,167 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 344 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 387 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 617 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 151 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 213 yd | |
| Cafe N-Joy | 40 - 42 High Street | 219 yd | |
| Scorchini's Pizzeria | 62 High Street | 222 yd | |
| Stardust Amusements | 60 High Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baili Glas Inn | Baili Glas Inn Twynyrodyn Road, Twynyrodyn | 194 yd | |
| Scala Pool And Snooker Club Ltd | 5 John Street | 199 yd | |
| Merthyr Labour Club | Labour Club Court Street | 199 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Merthyr Tydfil Conservative Club Masonic Street | 200 yd | |
| The Scala Venue | Scala Snooker Club John Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Glove And Shears House Court Street | 199 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, Ty Penderyn, 26 High Street | 283 yd | |
| Truffles | Unit 2, Picton House Swan Street | 303 yd | |
| Crosswoods Ltd | 4 Victoria Street | 316 yd | |
| Walts | 116 High Street | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 151 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 199 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 284 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 504 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.