Highland Close is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0RD 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 Highland Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0RB, CF47 0RE, CF47 0RA, CF47 0TL, CF47 0RL, CF47 0RF, CF47 0TH, CF47 0RN, CF47 0RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF47 0RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 24.9% | 35.7% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 41.2% | -13.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 43.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.3% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around CF47 0RD this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 28.5% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.3% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 21.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 99.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 91.7% | 95.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 95.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highland Close was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Plymouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highland Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Plymouth and the 71st lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faymor Highland Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-01-13 | £215,149 |
| Magor, 1 Highland Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-05-11 | £220,045 |
| Magor, 1 Highland Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2014-05-23 | £214,008 |
| Vista Villa Highland Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 1996-07-19 | £280,565 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 396 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 496 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 514 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 865 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twynyrodyn Community Hub/Grub Hub | The Hall Glasier Road, Twynyrodyn | 309 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 321 yd | |
| The Hideout | 2 Three Salmon Street | 579 yd | |
| New Crown Inn Public House | The Crown Inn, 28 High Street | 601 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Unit 8 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 321 yd | |
| Baili Glas Inn | Baili Glas Inn Twynyrodyn Road, Twynyrodyn | 349 yd | |
| Merthyr Labour Club | Labour Club Court Street | 420 yd | |
| Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club | Merthyr Borough Ex Servicemens Club Lower High Street | 449 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Merthyr Tydfil Conservative Club Masonic Street | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyn Fish Bar | Twyn Fish Bar, Arfryn Terrace Gilfach-cynon, Twynyrodyn | 221 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Glove And Shears House Court Street | 420 yd | |
| Fountain Fish Bar | 14C Lower High Street | 449 yd | |
| New Jen Chang Takeaway | 15 Lower High Street | 449 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, Ty Penderyn, 26 High Street | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 327 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 669 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 727 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 | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.