Church Street is in The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 8TA 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 Church Street, The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 8SY, CF47 8TF, CF47 8TW, CF47 8TL, CF47 8TH, CF47 8TB, CF47 8TN, CF47 8TD, CF47 8TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF47 8TA 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 | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 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 | 38.8% | 41.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 39.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49% | 45.2% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 35.2% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.9% | 23.6% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 8% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 23.6% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 22.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.5% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 92.1% | 92.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 93.1% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 66.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.
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 Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-11-24 | £79,614 |
| 1 Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-05-28 | £87,082 |
| 6 Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2019-12-04 | £115,428 |
| 4 Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-10-11 | £115,987 |
| 8 Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-01-29 | £86,233 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 129 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 663 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 836 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 1,115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe | Cyfarthfa Park Visitors Centre | 509 yd | |
| Red Spice | 1 Bethesda Street | 510 yd | |
| Vertigo Trampoline Park | Unit 3-4 Cyfarthfa Industrial Estate | 522 yd | |
| Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms | Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Cyfarthfa Castle | 532 yd | |
| The Griffin | Cambrian House Bethesda Street | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grawen Arms | Grawen Arms, The Grawen Brecon Road | 131 yd | |
| Cyfarthfa Arms | Cyfarthfa Arms, 82 - 83, The Grawen Brecon Road | 132 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown Pub, 20 Morgan Street | 140 yd | |
| Merthyr West End Bowls Club | West End Bowling Club The Grove | 508 yd | |
| Merthyr Town Football Club | Merthyr Tydfil Football Club Ltd, Penydarren Park Park Terrace | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grawen Takeaway | 19, The Grawen Brecon Road | 131 yd | |
| Beacons Bees | Bothy Heritage Centre, Cyfarthfa Park Nurseries | 211 yd | |
| Chun Fay Takeaway | 7 Brecon Road | 545 yd | |
| Webbers@Georgetown | 42 Heol S O Davies, Georgetown | 670 yd | |
| Choi Shing | 32, Pontmorlais High Street | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 12E Cyfarthfa Retail Park, Swansea Road | 719 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.