Canal Row is in Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 1LX is located in the Plymouth 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 Canal Row, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 1YY, CF48 1DJ, CF48 1UJ, CF48 1AA, CF48 1YR, CF48 1TX, CF48 1AJ, CF48 1EJ, CF48 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 1LX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 50.2% | 47.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 38.3% | 39.7% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 35.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 14.7% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (68.5%) 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 | 45.5% | 35.2% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 33.3% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
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 CF48 1LX this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 38.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 4.3% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 11.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 28% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canal Row was 151.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% higher than the Plymouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canal Row has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Plymouth and the 37th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Canal Row, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-09-06 | £118,933 |
| 6 Canal Row, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-05-12 | £127,126 |
| 9 Canal Row, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-11-09 | £114,379 |
| 4 Canal Row, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-09-29 | £105,761 |
| 2 Canal Row, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2021-09-24 | £103,534 |
CF48 1LX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF48 1LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercanaid Community School The Park , Abercanaid CF48 1SZ | - not rated | 635 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenfield Special School Duffryn Road , Pentrebach CF48 4BJ | - not rated | 843 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 2,211 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Table | Pentrebach House Duffryn Road, Pentrebach | 590 yd | |
| Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe | Gethin Woodland Centre, Abercanaid | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llwyn-yr-Eos Inn | Llwyn-yr-eos Inn Canal Side, Abercanaid | 28 yd | |
| The Colliers Arms | Colliers Arms, 69 Nightingale Street, Abercanaid | 151 yd | |
| Richards Arms | Richards Arms, 20 Chapel Street, Abercanaid | 412 yd | |
| Hills Plymouth Cricket Club | Hills Plymouth Cricket Club Duffryn Road, Pentrebach | 803 yd | |
| Pentrebach Labour Club | Pentrebach & Abercanaid Working Mens Club Tai Bach, Pentrebach | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Bar | Central Fish Bar Tai Bach, Pentrebach | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit C3 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach | 527 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B2 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach | 527 yd | |
| Co-Operative | Co Op Store Pentrebach Industrial Estate, Pentrebach | 717 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 | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.4% |
| 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.