Penydarren Gardens is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 8RJ is located in the Park 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 Penydarren Gardens, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 8YT, CF47 8YW, CF47 8YP, CF47 9AQ, CF47 8YR, CF47 8YU, CF47 0RX, CF47 9AA, CF47 0DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF47 8RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 54.6% | 48.1% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 45.4% | 51.9% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 21.7% | 27.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 50.4% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 13% | 14.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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 | 41% | 47.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 31.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 25.2% | 20.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.3% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.4% | 36.5% | -2.9% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 97% | 92.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 97.8% | 93.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penydarren Gardens was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Penydarren Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Penydarren Gardens, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2003-11-28 | £466,630 |
CF47 8RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF47 8RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 347 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 456 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 590 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 641 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 733 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays Grillhouse | 49, Pontmorlais High Street | 334 yd | |
| The Tiger Inn | Pontmorlais High Street | 426 yd | |
| Happy Fox Cafe Ltd | 93, Pontmorlais High Street | 437 yd | |
| Rachel's Café | Street Record Trevethick Street | 452 yd | |
| Caffi Soar | Canolfan Soar, Pontmorlais High Street | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr West End Bowls Club | West End Bowling Club The Grove | 141 yd | |
| Penydarren Social Club | Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren | 356 yd | |
| Merthyr Town Football Club | Merthyr Tydfil Football Club Ltd, Penydarren Park Park Terrace | 390 yd | |
| Ye Olde Express Inn | 1 - 2, Pontmorlais High Street | 477 yd | |
| Ale Mary | 18A, Pontmorlais High Street | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 19, Park Place Penydarren Road | 197 yd | |
| Hong Shan Takeaway | 8, Park Place Penydarren Road | 224 yd | |
| Choi Shing | 32, Pontmorlais High Street | 334 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 71 - 72, Pontmorlais High Street | 334 yd | |
| King Kebab | 56, Pontmorlais High Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 876 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 979 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.