Royal Crescent is in Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF47 9LA 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 Royal Crescent, Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF47 9HY, CF47 9LD, CF47 9HU, CF47 9UU, CF47 9HT, CF47 9LB, CF47 9LE, CF47 9UT, CF47 9YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF47 9LA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49% | 49.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51% | 50.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 29.2% | 32.7% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 47.9% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 42.8% | 46.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.3% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.2% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 9% | 4.9% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 32% | 23.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 26.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.7% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 94.6% | 96.7% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 | 94.6% | 96.7% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Crescent was 86.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royal Crescent has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 85th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Royal Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-19 | £291,466 |
| 15 Royal Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-08-25 | £288,994 |
| 4 Royal Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2023-07-21 | £181,812 |
| 14 Royal Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2019-09-06 | £217,263 |
| 2 Royal Crescent, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-01-10 | £184,834 |
CF47 9LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF | - not rated | 403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF | - not rated | 500 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Gellifaelog Primary School Penydarren , CF47 9TJ | - not rated | 770 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C.Primary School Rocky Road , Dowlais CF48 3BT | - not rated | 822 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 | 559 yd | |
| The Daleon Fitness Cafe | Unit 2, Penyard | 569 yd | |
| Giddy Kiddys | Unit 1, Penyard | 569 yd | |
| Burger bros by Mogsy Belle | Unit 11, Harlan Business Park Goat Mill Road, Dowlais | 750 yd | |
| Iscream Shop | Street Record Chestnut Way, Gurnos | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penydarren Social Club | Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren | 445 yd | |
| Horse & Groom Inn | Horse And Groom Gellifaelog Old Road, Dowlais | 622 yd | |
| Martyrs Club | Martyrs Club & Institute Ltd Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 724 yd | |
| Merthyr West End Bowls Club | West End Bowling Club The Grove | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 1 Talbot Square, Penydarren | 194 yd | |
| Star Grill | 1 Hodges Street, Penydarren | 499 yd | |
| The Martyr's Fish Bar | 3 Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 710 yd | |
| Julie’s deli & desserts | Unit 3 Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 724 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 19, Park Place Penydarren Road | 778 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.