Park Crescent is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0EU 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 Park Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0HA, CF47 0EY, CF47 0ET, CF47 0NT, CF47 0HZ, CF47 0HB, CF47 0NS, CF47 0NL, CF47 0NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 0EU 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 0EU 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 Park 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.
Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Park Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,450 | 2019-06-26 | £311,409 |
| 10 Park Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2019-02-28 | £229,003 |
| 5 Park Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2018-01-19 | £274,139 |
| 4 Park Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-01-20 | £197,738 |
| 10 Park Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2011-12-08 | £236,736 |
CF47 0EU 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 172 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 186 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 667 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 756 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 788 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 | 415 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 468 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Limited | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 530 yd | |
| Portugalles | 3, Morlais Buildings High Street | 540 yd | |
| Happy Fox Cafe Ltd | 93, Pontmorlais High Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 468 yd | |
| Scala Pool And Snooker Club Ltd | 5 John Street | 520 yd | |
| The Scala Venue | Scala Snooker Club John Street | 524 yd | |
| The Anchor Inn | 96, Pontmorlais High Street | 551 yd | |
| Baili Glas Inn | Baili Glas Inn Twynyrodyn Road, Twynyrodyn | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyn Fish Bar | Twyn Fish Bar, Arfryn Terrace Gilfach-cynon, Twynyrodyn | 514 yd | |
| Sunshine Kebab | 97, Pontmorlais High Street | 551 yd | |
| StreetFood | 98, Pontmorlais High Street | 568 yd | |
| Sami's | 87 High Street | 570 yd | |
| Jacks Kebabs | 83 High Street | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 530 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 621 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 706 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 864 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.