CF48 1PY is in Clwydyfagwyr, Merthyr Tydfil and Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 1PY is located in the Cyfarthfa 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 Clwydyfagwyr, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 1PH, CF48 1PG, CF48 1PE, CF48 1PP, CF48 1PD, CF48 1PF, CF48 1HP, CF48 1PR, CF48 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 1PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.9% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.2% | 39.7% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 42.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 43.1% | 51.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 25.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.9% | 22.5% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 6.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 10.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.3% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 34.7% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.2% | 94.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 93% | 90.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 93% | 90.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CF48 1PY was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CF48 1PY has the 11th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 40th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel House, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2019-03-13 | £302,590 |
| Ty Marc Anthony, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2006-10-19 | £49,524 |
CF48 1PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen Gellideg Estate , CF48 1LG | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heolgerrig Community School Heolgerrig Road , Heolgerrig CF48 1SB | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School Cefn Coed , CF48 2LR | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 2,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juggy's Plaice | 19 Heol Tai Mawr, Swansea Road | 926 yd | |
| Potato Kings | Unit 6 Swansea Road, Swansea Road | 999 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.