Queens Road is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0HE 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 Queens Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0HB, CF47 0HZ, CF47 0SJ, CF47 0HA, CF47 0EU, CF47 0EE, CF47 0EB, CF47 0AX, CF47 0HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF47 0HE is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 42.4% | 46% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 57.6% | 54% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 0HE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 41.4% | 47.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 36.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 35.5% | 48.5% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 13.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 4.7% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.7% | 24.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 29.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.3% | 90.1% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 73.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 73.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 17.1% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 73.8% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.1% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 5.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Road was 254.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.9% higher than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 16th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highcroft Queens Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-16 | £350,888 |
| Bronwydd Queens Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-12-11 | £238,604 |
| Park Side Queens Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-26 | £332,497 |
| The Croft Queens Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-12 | £286,200 |
| Glasfryn Queens Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-07-22 | £288,815 |
CF47 0HE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 110 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 253 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 618 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 816 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 817 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 | 316 yd | |
| Happy Fox Cafe Ltd | 93, Pontmorlais High Street | 329 yd | |
| Portugalles | 3, Morlais Buildings High Street | 332 yd | |
| Murrays Grillhouse | 49, Pontmorlais High Street | 349 yd | |
| The Tiger Inn | Pontmorlais High Street | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn | 96, Pontmorlais High Street | 354 yd | |
| Ale Mary | 18A, Pontmorlais High Street | 366 yd | |
| Ye Olde Express Inn | 1 - 2, Pontmorlais High Street | 366 yd | |
| The Vulcan Inn | 90 High Street | 418 yd | |
| Scala Pool And Snooker Club Ltd | 5 John Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kebab | 56, Pontmorlais High Street | 348 yd | |
| Choi Shing | 32, Pontmorlais High Street | 349 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 71 - 72, Pontmorlais High Street | 349 yd | |
| Sunshine Kebab | 97, Pontmorlais High Street | 354 yd | |
| Golden Valley Takeaway | 17, Pontmorlais High Street | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 479 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 648 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 672 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 961 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.