Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9NU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF47 9NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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	51.6%	52.3%	0.7%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	48.4%	47.7%	-0.7%	49.0%	-1.3%

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 area around CF47 9NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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	43.9%	44.7%	0.8%	37.9%	6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	38.5%	36.6%	-1.9%	44.2%	-7.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.9%	2.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	7.9%	10.6%	2.7%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	6.7%	4.7%	-2.0%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	42.5%	40.8%	-1.7%	48.4%	-7.6%
Good health	27%	30.8%	3.8%	33.6%	-2.8%
Fair health	15.7%	14.7%	-1.0%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	11.3%	11%	-0.3%	4.0%	7.0%
Very bad health	3.5%	2.7%	-0.8%	1.2%	1.5%

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.

In the area around CF47 9NU this area, 36.3% 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 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53.1%	36.3%	-16.8%	18.2%	18.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	9.8%	-1.5%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	15.8%	1.6%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.8%	2.6%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.4%	9%	3.6%	16.9%	-7.9%
Degree or Similar	5.9%	20.1%	14.2%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	5.9%	2.1%	-3.8%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.1%	97%	-2.1%	81.4%	15.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	99.4%	93.3%	-6.1%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	0.6%	5.4%	4.8%	6.1%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.3%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	91.4%	-8.0%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	0%	2%	2.0%	2.2%	-0.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	60.9%	76.7%	-15.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Poland	4%	1.3%	2.7%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	32%	13.5%	18.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	58.3%	37.2%	21.1%
Christian	37.3%	46.2%	-8.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Oak Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Road was 98.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.6% lower than the Gurnos average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Oak Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gurnos and the 74th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF47 9NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 Oak Road are based on 52 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 Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF47 9NU

Average Price
£90,806

Semi-Detached
£90,761

Terraced
£90,812

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oak Road

Average Price
£86,625

Semi-Detached
£83,663

Terraced
£87,716

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oak Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
107 Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£87,000	2024-04-19	£89,478
113 Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£76,500	2020-11-20	£101,271
102 Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£68,000	2020-11-06	£89,837
94 Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£55,000	2018-07-27	£79,164
80 Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£74,000	2018-07-23	£106,512

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF47 9NU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	57
Retired	44
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Part-Time Employee	26
Looking after home or family	21
Self-Employed	17
Unemployed	14
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	14
Manufacturing	10
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA	- not rated	115 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF	- not rated	841 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE	- not rated	862 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY	- not rated	938 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN	- not rated	1,018 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	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
Iscream Shop	Street Record Chestnut Way, Gurnos	533 yd
Elite Supported Employment Ltd trading as Elite Catering Enterprise	Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road, Gurnos	567 yd
Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms	Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Cyfarthfa Castle	688 yd
Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe	Cyfarthfa Park Visitors Centre	860 yd
Vertigo Trampoline Park	Unit 3-4 Cyfarthfa Industrial Estate	1,090 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gurnos Sports Club Limited	Gurnos Social Club Alder Grove, Gurnos	500 yd
Penydarren Social Club	Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren	735 yd
Merthyr West End Bowls Club	West End Bowling Club The Grove	816 yd
Cyfarthfa Arms	Cyfarthfa Arms, 82 - 83, The Grawen Brecon Road	901 yd
Rose & Crown	Rose And Crown Pub, 20 Morgan Street	903 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gurnos Fish Bar	7 Chestnut Way, Gurnos	399 yd
Charcoal Grill	1 Chestnut Way, Gurnos	399 yd
Beacons Bees	Bothy Heritage Centre, Cyfarthfa Park Nurseries	849 yd
Frydays Fish & Chips	4 Clover Road, Gurnos	865 yd
Grawen Takeaway	19, The Grawen Brecon Road	906 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF47 9NU 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	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CF47 9NU