Alexandra Avenue is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 9AF is located in the Penydarren 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 Avenue, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 9AD, CF47 9AB, CF47 9AA, CF47 9AH, CF47 9LJ, CF47 9AQ, CF47 9AE, CF47 0EX, CF47 0RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF47 9AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 53.3% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 46.7% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 36.8% | 35.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 47.8% | 42.9% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 21.1% | 21% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 20.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 24.3% | -7.1% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.5% | 93.2% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.9% | 93.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 93.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Avenue was 111.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 63rd highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunfarren Lodge Alexandra Avenue, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2018-02-16 | £200,881 |
CF47 9AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 student residents living in CF47 9AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 125 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 240 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 305 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU | - not rated | 696 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS | - not rated | 764 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 | 271 yd | |
| The Daleon Fitness Cafe | Unit 2, Penyard | 303 yd | |
| Giddy Kiddys | Unit 1, Penyard | 303 yd | |
| Murrays Grillhouse | 49, Pontmorlais High Street | 558 yd | |
| The Tiger Inn | Pontmorlais High Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penydarren Social Club | Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren | 218 yd | |
| Merthyr West End Bowls Club | West End Bowling Club The Grove | 348 yd | |
| Merthyr Town Football Club | Merthyr Tydfil Football Club Ltd, Penydarren Park Park Terrace | 654 yd | |
| Ye Olde Express Inn | 1 - 2, Pontmorlais High Street | 712 yd | |
| Ale Mary | 18A, Pontmorlais High Street | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 19, Park Place Penydarren Road | 313 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1 Talbot Square, Penydarren | 362 yd | |
| Hong Shan Takeaway | 8, Park Place Penydarren Road | 402 yd | |
| Choi Shing | 32, Pontmorlais High Street | 558 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 71 - 72, Pontmorlais High Street | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store Brunel Way | 1,080 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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.