Cromwell Street is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 8RY 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 Cromwell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 8SD, CF47 8NN, CF47 8SE, CF47 8SB, CF47 8NL, CF47 8RU, CF47 8SA, CF47 8SL, CF47 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 8RY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 41% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 39.5% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 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 | 52.4% | 55.4% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 28.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 29% | 21.6% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.2% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 29.8% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 97.5% | 92.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 92.3% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Street was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cromwell Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 94th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Cromwell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-02-17 | £179,162 |
| 7 Cromwell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-10-10 | £162,012 |
| 33 Cromwell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-09-22 | £134,894 |
| 3 Cromwell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £130,500 | 2023-07-14 | £122,920 |
| 34 Cromwell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-06-25 | £153,632 |
CF47 8RY 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 393 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 762 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 851 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 890 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 910 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 Griffin | Cambrian House Bethesda Street | 244 yd | |
| Red Spice | 1 Bethesda Street | 296 yd | |
| Murrays Grillhouse | 49, Pontmorlais High Street | 413 yd | |
| The Tiger Inn | Pontmorlais High Street | 413 yd | |
| Taj Restaurant | 20 - 22, Pontmorlais High Street | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown Pub, 20 Morgan Street | 222 yd | |
| Merthyr Town Football Club | Merthyr Tydfil Football Club Ltd, Penydarren Park Park Terrace | 292 yd | |
| The Taffy | Bethesda Brasserie Bethesda Street | 302 yd | |
| Grawen Arms | Grawen Arms, The Grawen Brecon Road | 305 yd | |
| Cyfarthfa Arms | Cyfarthfa Arms, 82 - 83, The Grawen Brecon Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chun Fay Takeaway | 7 Brecon Road | 207 yd | |
| Grawen Takeaway | 19, The Grawen Brecon Road | 305 yd | |
| Choi Shing | 32, Pontmorlais High Street | 413 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 71 - 72, Pontmorlais High Street | 413 yd | |
| King Kebab | 56, Pontmorlais High Street | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 772 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 12 Graham Way | 793 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 12E Cyfarthfa Retail Park, Swansea Road | 801 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Store Court Street | 1,056 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.