Pen Gurnos is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 9EA is located in the Gurnos electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pen Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 9DY, CF47 9DS, CF47 9BX, CF47 9DR, CF48 2SH, CF47 9DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF47 9EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.7% | 36.4% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 41.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 8.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 36.5% | -13.5% | 48.4% | -11.9% |
| Good health | 21.1% | 31.9% | 10.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 9.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.2% | 27% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.7% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 25.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 17.4% | 9.3% | -8.1% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.8% | 87.3% | 7.5% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 82.3% | 88.5% | 6.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 7.8% | -8.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 88.5% | 6.2% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 0.6% | -4.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 0.6% | -8.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pen Gurnos was 123.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% lower than the Gurnos average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pen Gurnos has the 13th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gurnos and the 53rd highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Pen Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-09-17 | £119,959 |
| 20 Pen Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £74,950 | 2018-07-05 | £97,087 |
| 12 Pen Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-06-18 | £111,151 |
| 20 Pen Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2009-03-27 | £90,776 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 781 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School Cefn Coed , CF48 2LR | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen Gellideg Estate , CF48 1LG | - not rated | 1,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Supported Employment Ltd trading as Elite Catering Enterprise | Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road, Gurnos | 400 yd | |
| Iscream Shop | Street Record Chestnut Way, Gurnos | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnos Sports Club Limited | Gurnos Social Club Alder Grove, Gurnos | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Fish & Chips | 4 Clover Road, Gurnos | 519 yd | |
| Gurnos Fish Bar | 7 Chestnut Way, Gurnos | 883 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 1 Chestnut Way, Gurnos | 883 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.