Plymouth Street is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 0TT 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 Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0UA, CF47 0YP, CF47 0YW, CF47 0TU, CF47 0RL, CF47 0RN, CF47 0UB, CF47 0YR, CF47 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 0TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 32.4% | 40.8% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 40.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 42.6% | 51.2% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 32% | 17.6% | -14.4% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.2% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 31.7% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99% | 99.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 99.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plymouth Street was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Plymouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plymouth Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Plymouth and the 26th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2022-10-07 | £91,397 |
| 32 Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-09-28 | £66,906 |
| 31 Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-06-09 | £76,506 |
| 36A Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-03-29 | £146,536 |
| 30 Plymouth Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2018-12-14 | £121,451 |
CF47 0TT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 478 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 540 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 1,014 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 | 268 yd | |
| The White Horse | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 418 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Unit 8 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 472 yd | |
| The King Brychan | Unit 6 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 472 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 11 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baili Glas Inn | Baili Glas Inn Twynyrodyn Road, Twynyrodyn | 402 yd | |
| Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club | Merthyr Borough Ex Servicemens Club Lower High Street | 404 yd | |
| White Horse Inn | White Horse Inn Windsor Terrace, Twynyrodyn | 418 yd | |
| Merthyr Labour Club | Labour Club Court Street | 441 yd | |
| Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited | Merthyr Tydfil Bowls Club Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyn Fish Bar | Twyn Fish Bar, Arfryn Terrace Gilfach-cynon, Twynyrodyn | 386 yd | |
| Fountain Fish Bar | 14C Lower High Street | 404 yd | |
| New Jen Chang Takeaway | 15 Lower High Street | 404 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Glove And Shears House Court Street | 441 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 9 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 224 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 721 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 741 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.