Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9RE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF47 9RE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	54.4%	52%	-2.4%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	45.6%	48%	2.4%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 9RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.6% 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	48.1%	52.6%	4.5%	37.9%	14.7%
Married: Opposite sex	34%	26.5%	-7.5%	44.2%	-17.7%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	1.3%	4.4%	3.1%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	6.8%	8%	1.2%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	9.4%	8%	-1.4%	6.1%	1.9%

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	43%	45.6%	2.6%	48.4%	-2.8%
Good health	28.8%	25.9%	-2.9%	33.6%	-7.7%
Fair health	13.9%	13.8%	-0.1%	12.7%	1.1%
Bad health	11.3%	9.7%	-1.6%	4.0%	5.7%
Very bad health	2.9%	5%	2.1%	1.2%	3.8%

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 9RE this area, 40% 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 13.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	48.5%	40%	-8.5%	18.2%	21.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	7.6%	-6.4%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	18%	1.8%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	4.8%	3.1%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	10.4%	2.3%	16.9%	-6.5%
Degree or Similar	6.8%	13.6%	6.8%	33.8%	-20.2%
Other	4.7%	5.6%	0.9%	2.8%	2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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%	1.6%	1.6%	0.7%	0.9%
Indian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.2%	98.1%	3.9%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.1% 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	91.6%	89.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	5.9%
European Union	6.8%	10.2%	3.4%	6.1%	4.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	89.1%	-2.5%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	1%	5%	4.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	4.2%	4%	-0.2%	2.9%	1.1%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.9%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64%	76.7%	-12.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Poland	7.8%	1.3%	6.5%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
No passport held	24.5%	13.5%	11.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	65.3%	37.2%	28.1%
Christian	31.3%	46.2%	-14.9%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Not answered	2.8%	6.0%	-3.2%

Safety

Is Gurnos Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gurnos Road was 186.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% higher than the Gurnos average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gurnos Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gurnos and the 27th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.

🔎 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 9RE, 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 - 9/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 Gurnos Road are based on 47 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 Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9RE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF47 9RE

Average Price
£85,013

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£86,656

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£76,800

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gurnos Road

Average Price
£119,475

Semi-Detached
£87,817

Terraced
£102,811

Detached
£220,620

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£38,189

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gurnos Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
35 Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building	£80,000	2023-12-08	£73,680
41 Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2021-11-19	£81,445
47 Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£51,000	2019-01-22	£73,298
41 Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£59,995	2018-07-13	£86,354
41 Gurnos Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£59,995	2012-09-06	£99,109

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF47 9RE

Employment

CF47 9RE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Long-Term Sick or disabled	47
Part-Time Employee	35
Looking after home or family	26
Retired	25
Student (economically inactive)	17
Self-Employed	16
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Education	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Financial and insurance 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	258 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gwaunfarren Primary School Alexandra Avenue , CF47 9AF	- not rated	611 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN	- not rated	765 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE	- not rated	908 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF	- not rated	945 yd	Welsh establishment	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	511 yd
Elite Supported Employment Ltd trading as Elite Catering Enterprise	Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road, Gurnos	767 yd
Cyfarthfa Tea Rooms	Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Cyfarthfa Castle	869 yd
Rachel's Café	Street Record Trevethick Street	990 yd
Canolfan Cyfarthfa Cafe	Cyfarthfa Park Visitors Centre	1,016 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Penydarren Social Club	Penydarren Social Club, Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane, Penydarren	511 yd
Gurnos Sports Club Limited	Gurnos Social Club Alder Grove, Gurnos	582 yd
Merthyr West End Bowls Club	West End Bowling Club The Grove	671 yd
Rose & Crown	Rose And Crown Pub, 20 Morgan Street	899 yd
Grawen Arms	Grawen Arms, The Grawen Brecon Road	927 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gurnos Fish Bar	7 Chestnut Way, Gurnos	403 yd
Charcoal Grill	1 Chestnut Way, Gurnos	403 yd
Ocean Fish Bar	1 Talbot Square, Penydarren	816 yd
Beacons Bees	Bothy Heritage Centre, Cyfarthfa Park Nurseries	926 yd
Grawen Takeaway	19, The Grawen Brecon Road	927 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF47 9RE 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	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	132.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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