Brickfield Crescent is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0DW 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 Brickfield Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0LT, CF47 0DR, CF47 0DP, CF47 0DN, CF47 0DG, CF47 0ND, CF47 0PU, CF47 0SA, CF47 0NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 0DW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF47 0DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 28.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 54.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.2% | 1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 53.8% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 19.1% | 16.6% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 7.5% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 16% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 39.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.5% | 98% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 98% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brickfield Crescent was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Plymouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brickfield Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Plymouth and the 29th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 Brickfield Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-01-26 | £96,535 |
| 14 Brickfield Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-10-08 | £137,092 |
| Capel-Ar-Y-Bryn Brickfield Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2021-09-21 | £284,323 |
| 10 Brickfield Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2021-02-05 | £159,876 |
| 2 Brickfield Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-05-06 | £103,576 |
CF47 0DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 141 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 441 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 464 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 533 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 543 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 83 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 359 yd | |
| Cochin Spice Garden Ltd | The Brunswick, 5 Church Street | 390 yd | |
| Cafe N-Joy | 40 - 42 High Street | 411 yd | |
| Scorchini's Pizzeria | 62 High Street | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 83 yd | |
| Baili Glas Inn | Baili Glas Inn Twynyrodyn Road, Twynyrodyn | 182 yd | |
| Merthyr Labour Club | Labour Club Court Street | 268 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Merthyr Tydfil Conservative Club Masonic Street | 372 yd | |
| Scala Pool And Snooker Club Ltd | 5 John Street | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Glove And Shears House Court Street | 268 yd | |
| Twyn Fish Bar | Twyn Fish Bar, Arfryn Terrace Gilfach-cynon, Twynyrodyn | 274 yd | |
| Fountain Fish Bar | 14C Lower High Street | 424 yd | |
| New Jen Chang Takeaway | 15 Lower High Street | 424 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, Ty Penderyn, 26 High Street | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 359 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 479 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 486 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 | 33 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.