CF47 0SJ is in Merthyr Tydfil and Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0SJ 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 Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0EB, CF47 0EE, CF47 0BN, CF47 0BL, CF47 0BW, CF47 0BA, CF47 0DY, CF47 0BH, CF47 0BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF47 0SJ 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 0SJ, 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 CF47 0SJ 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.
CF47 0SJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Tydfils Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-07-24 | £420,298 |
| St. Tydfils Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £201,600 | 2015-02-27 | £281,751 |
| St. Tydfils Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £201,600 | 2015-02-27 | £281,751 |
CF47 0SJ 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 | 322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 452 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 786 yd | Welsh establishment | 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 | 110 yd | |
| Portugalles | 3, Morlais Buildings High Street | 204 yd | |
| Happy Fox Cafe Ltd | 93, Pontmorlais High Street | 231 yd | |
| The Mine at CF47 and Castelanys | 8, Pontmorlais High Street | 235 yd | |
| Caffi Soar | Canolfan Soar, Pontmorlais High Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor Inn | 96, Pontmorlais High Street | 199 yd | |
| Scala Pool And Snooker Club Ltd | 5 John Street | 234 yd | |
| Ale Mary | 18A, Pontmorlais High Street | 235 yd | |
| Ye Olde Express Inn | 1 - 2, Pontmorlais High Street | 235 yd | |
| The Scala Venue | Scala Snooker Club John Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine Kebab | 97, Pontmorlais High Street | 199 yd | |
| StreetFood | 98, Pontmorlais High Street | 206 yd | |
| Sami's | 87 High Street | 207 yd | |
| Jacks Kebabs | 83 High Street | 207 yd | |
| Golden Valley Takeaway | 17, Pontmorlais High Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 281 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 440 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 524 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 832 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.