Gwaelodygarth Close is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 8DX is located in the Gurnos 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 Gwaelodygarth Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 9NL, CF47 9NH, CF47 8BX, CF47 8BJ, CF47 8AX, CF47 9RG, CF47 9NS, CF47 8YY, CF47 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF47 8DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 35.8% | 39.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 42.7% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.4% | 44.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 31.5% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 12.9% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 8DX this area, 32.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 32.7% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 16.5% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 23% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 95.8% | 91.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90.6% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwaelodygarth Close was 162.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% lower than the Gurnos average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwaelodygarth Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gurnos and the 35th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramblewood Gwaelodygarth Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-06-27 | £333,761 |
| 2 Gwaelodygarth Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-05-21 | £228,791 |
| Felin Newydd Gwaelodygarth Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-04-30 | £332,373 |
| West Winds Gwaelodygarth Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2011-01-31 | £372,656 |
| West Winds Gwaelodygarth Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2010-01-27 | £232,601 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 396 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 414 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 670 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel's Café | Street Record Trevethick Street | 749 yd | |
| Murrays Grillhouse | 49, Pontmorlais High Street | 759 yd | |
| The Daleon Fitness Cafe | Unit 2, Penyard | 782 yd | |
| Giddy Kiddys | Unit 1, Penyard | 782 yd | |
| Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms | Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Cyfarthfa Castle | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penydarren Social Club | Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren | 291 yd | |
| Merthyr West End Bowls Club | West End Bowling Club The Grove | 324 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown Pub, 20 Morgan Street | 610 yd | |
| Grawen Arms | Grawen Arms, The Grawen Brecon Road | 660 yd | |
| Cyfarthfa Arms | Cyfarthfa Arms, 82 - 83, The Grawen Brecon Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 19, Park Place Penydarren Road | 632 yd | |
| Grawen Takeaway | 19, The Grawen Brecon Road | 660 yd | |
| Hong Shan Takeaway | 8, Park Place Penydarren Road | 669 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1 Talbot Square, Penydarren | 710 yd | |
| Beacons Bees | Bothy Heritage Centre, Cyfarthfa Park Nurseries | 722 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.