Abernant Y Gethin Bungalows is in Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 1PJ 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 Abernant Y Gethin Bungalows, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 1HJ, CF48 1PX, CF48 1RJ, CF48 1RX, CF48 1NJ, CF48 1NX, CF48 1RQ, CF48 1SJ, CF48 1EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF48 1PJ is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 45.1% | 43.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 54.9% | 56.9% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 | 32.5% | 38% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 31.7% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 12.2% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 (66.7%) 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 | 40.6% | 38.1% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 25% | 28.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 16% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
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 1PJ this area, 34.8% 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 | 36.8% | 34.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 24% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 99.2% | 97.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abernant Y Gethin Bungalows was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abernant Y Gethin Bungalows has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Abernant Y Gethin Bungalows, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2015-10-02 | £274,802 |
| 1 Abernant Y Gethin Bungalows, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2010-12-17 | £215,365 |
CF48 1PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercanaid Community School The Park , Abercanaid CF48 1SZ | - not rated | 328 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenfield Special School Duffryn Road , Pentrebach CF48 4BJ | - not rated | 693 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afon Taf High School Yew Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4ED | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 2,519 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 | 571 yd | |
| Area51 Playcentre Merthyr | Unit 5, Viaduct House Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park, Pentrebach | 691 yd | |
| Midshire Catering @ Simbec-orion | Unit 23 Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Park, Pentrebach | 691 yd | |
| Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe | Gethin Woodland Centre, Abercanaid | 934 yd | |
| P.m.g. Catering At General Dynamics | General Dynamics Land Systems Ltd Merthyr Road, Pentrebach | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Arms | Richards Arms, 20 Chapel Street, Abercanaid | 149 yd | |
| The Colliers Arms | Colliers Arms, 69 Nightingale Street, Abercanaid | 340 yd | |
| Llwyn-yr-Eos Inn | Llwyn-yr-eos Inn Canal Side, Abercanaid | 510 yd | |
| Hills Plymouth Cricket Club | Hills Plymouth Cricket Club Duffryn Road, Pentrebach | 647 yd | |
| Pentrebach Labour Club | Pentrebach & Abercanaid Working Mens Club Tai Bach, Pentrebach | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Bar | Central Fish Bar Tai Bach, Pentrebach | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | Co Op Store Pentrebach Industrial Estate, Pentrebach | 800 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit C3 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach | 811 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B2 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach | 811 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.