Lower High Street is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 8EB 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 Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 0AZ, CF47 8HP, CF47 8DU, CF47 8HW, CF47 0RP, CF47 0SG, CF47 8HN, CF47 8HL, CF47 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF47 8EB is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 46.2% | 46.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 53.8% | 53.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 8EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 46.2% | 52.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29% | 25.9% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -18.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 13.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 38.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.4% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18% | 19.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around CF47 8EB this area, 29.1% 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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38% | 29.1% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 13.5% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 20.7% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 11.8% | 3.2% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 87.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 79.7% | 70.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 15.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 71.1% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower High Street was 1255.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 950.5% higher than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower High Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 2nd highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 471.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Station Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £1,760,000 | 2020-01-21 | £2,026,200 |
| 15 Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-08-18 | £265,801 |
| 14A Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-07-28 | £395,304 |
| 13 Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2003-06-20 | £256,053 |
| 14C Lower High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2000-01-28 | £222,890 |
CF47 8EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 51 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 72 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 817 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 894 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hideout | 2 Three Salmon Street | 157 yd | |
| New Crown Inn Public House | The Crown Inn, 28 High Street | 198 yd | |
| Elior Catering T-Mobile | Everything Everywhere Ltd | 287 yd | |
| Cafe N-Joy | 40 - 42 High Street | 297 yd | |
| High Street Baptist Church | High Street Chapel High Street | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club | Merthyr Borough Ex Servicemens Club Lower High Street | 7 yd | |
| Merthyr Labour Club | Labour Club Court Street | 164 yd | |
| The Welsh Bar | 143 High Street | 198 yd | |
| Baili Glas Inn | Baili Glas Inn Twynyrodyn Road, Twynyrodyn | 236 yd | |
| Conservative Club | Merthyr Tydfil Conservative Club Masonic Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Fish Bar | 14C Lower High Street | 7 yd | |
| New Jen Chang Takeaway | 15 Lower High Street | 7 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1, Glove And Shears House Court Street | 164 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, Ty Penderyn, 26 High Street | 198 yd | |
| Truffles | Unit 2, Picton House Swan Street | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 164 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 210 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 362 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 412 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.