Gwaelodygarth is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 8YY 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 Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8YY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 8AX, CF47 8BJ, CF47 8BX, CF47 8AJ, CF47 9NH, CF47 9AG, CF47 8LX, CF47 8DX, CF47 8YS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 8YY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF47 8YY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.9% | 31.2% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 51.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 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 | 42.4% | 46.2% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.5% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 20.2% | 19.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 30.8% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96% | 96.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwaelodygarth was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cyfarthfa average.
Gwaelodygarth has the lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2022-04-08 | £130,034 |
| 40 Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-11-04 | £144,430 |
| 41 Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-02-15 | £178,043 |
| 44 Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-12-11 | £112,269 |
| 43 Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-10-01 | £138,532 |
CF47 8YY 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 262 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 528 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 553 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 577 yd | Welsh establishment | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel's Café | Street Record Trevethick Street | 607 yd | |
| The Daleon Fitness Cafe | Unit 2, Penyard | 639 yd | |
| Giddy Kiddys | Unit 1, Penyard | 639 yd | |
| Murrays Grillhouse | 49, Pontmorlais High Street | 662 yd | |
| The Tiger Inn | Pontmorlais High Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penydarren Social Club | Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren | 166 yd | |
| Merthyr West End Bowls Club | West End Bowling Club The Grove | 239 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown Pub, 20 Morgan Street | 642 yd | |
| Merthyr Town Football Club | Merthyr Tydfil Football Club Ltd, Penydarren Park Park Terrace | 688 yd | |
| Grawen Arms | Grawen Arms, The Grawen Brecon Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 19, Park Place Penydarren Road | 506 yd | |
| Hong Shan Takeaway | 8, Park Place Penydarren Road | 554 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1 Talbot Square, Penydarren | 593 yd | |
| Choi Shing | 32, Pontmorlais High Street | 662 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 71 - 72, Pontmorlais High Street | 662 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.