Larch Close is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 9BS is located in the Gurnos 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 Larch Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 9BB, CF47 9SF, CF47 9BT, CF47 9BA, CF47 9SG, CF47 9SH, CF47 9BE, CF47 9BD, CF47 9SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF47 9BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 53.1% | 48.7% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 51.3% | 4.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around CF47 9BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 51.7% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 32.5% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.4% | 47.2% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 30.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 10.4% | -6.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around CF47 9BS this area, 43.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.3% | 43.3% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 25.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 15.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.5% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 85.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.8% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 85.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Poland | 8.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 31.5% | 13.5% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Larch Close was 183.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Gurnos average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Larch Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gurnos and the 28th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Larch Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-11-11 | £120,660 |
| 9 Larch Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2020-11-25 | £93,990 |
| 25 Larch Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2018-11-09 | £93,100 |
| 24 Larch Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2016-03-24 | £81,499 |
| 2 Larch Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2014-11-12 | £96,977 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 479 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 604 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 1,339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Supported Employment Ltd trading as Elite Catering Enterprise | Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road, Gurnos | 271 yd | |
| Iscream Shop | Street Record Chestnut Way, Gurnos | 295 yd | |
| Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms | Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Cyfarthfa Castle | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnos Sports Club Limited | Gurnos Social Club Alder Grove, Gurnos | 82 yd | |
| Martyrs Club | Martyrs Club & Institute Ltd Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnos Fish Bar | 7 Chestnut Way, Gurnos | 263 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 1 Chestnut Way, Gurnos | 263 yd | |
| Frydays Fish & Chips | 4 Clover Road, Gurnos | 809 yd | |
| Julie’s deli & desserts | Unit 3 Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 998 yd | |
| The Martyr's Fish Bar | 3 Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 1,042 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.