Alexandra Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AB

Overview of CF47 9AB

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Alexandra Close is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 9AB 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 Alexandra Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CF47 9AD, CF47 9AE, CF47 9AA, CF47 9AQ, CF47 9AF, CF47 9AG, CF47 8YU, CF47 8YT, CF47 9AH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 9AB 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%

Partnership Status

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 9AB 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Alexandra Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cyfarthfa average.

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 -73.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CF47 9AB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Alexandra Close are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Merthyr Tydfil.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Alexandra Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF47 9AB

Average Price
£257,043

Semi-Detached
£276,896

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£237,189

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alexandra Close

Average Price
£262,599

Semi-Detached
£283,348

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£241,849

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alexandra CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Alexandra Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	2000-09-04	£241,849
6 Alexandra Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£62,000	1997-01-03	£283,348

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF47 9AB

Employment

CF47 9AB 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Merthyr Tydfil Pupil Referral Unit Tram Road Lane , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF	- not rated	139 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF	- not rated	139 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF	- not rated	247 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN	- not rated	327 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN	- not rated	337 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rachel's Café	Street Record Trevethick Street	380 yd
The Daleon Fitness Cafe	Unit 2, Penyard	412 yd
Giddy Kiddys	Unit 1, Penyard	412 yd
Murrays Grillhouse	49, Pontmorlais High Street	554 yd
The Tiger Inn	Pontmorlais High Street	651 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penydarren Social Club	Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren	141 yd
Merthyr West End Bowls Club	West End Bowling Club The Grove	258 yd
Merthyr Town Football Club	Merthyr Tydfil Football Club Ltd, Penydarren Park Park Terrace	626 yd
Ye Olde Express Inn	1 - 2, Pontmorlais High Street	704 yd
Ale Mary	18A, Pontmorlais High Street	704 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasty Pizza	19, Park Place Penydarren Road	336 yd
Hong Shan Takeaway	8, Park Place Penydarren Road	411 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	1 Talbot Square, Penydarren	438 yd
Choi Shing	32, Pontmorlais High Street	554 yd
Magic Wok	71 - 72, Pontmorlais High Street	554 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Store Brunel Way		1,091 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF47 9AB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.