Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 1UT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	51%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.1%	49%	2.9%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	30.9%	39%	8.1%	37.9%	1.1%
Married: Opposite sex	39.1%	35.7%	-3.4%	44.2%	-8.5%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	2.4%	4.4%	2.0%	2.2%	2.2%
Divorced	14%	9.9%	-4.1%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	13%	9.9%	-3.1%	6.1%	3.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.8%) 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	30.2%	37.6%	7.4%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	25.9%	27.2%	1.3%	33.6%	-6.4%
Fair health	22.8%	18.3%	-4.5%	12.7%	5.6%
Bad health	16.4%	12.7%	-3.7%	4.0%	8.7%
Very bad health	4.7%	4.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	3.0%

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 CF48 1UT this area, 33.9% 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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.9%	33.9%	-12.0%	18.2%	15.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	6.6%	-7.4%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	18%	6.9%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	7.7%	3.4%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.8%	10.9%	4.1%	16.9%	-6.0%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	20.2%	5.7%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	3.4%	2.7%	-0.7%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
White	100%	96.7%	-3.3%	81.4%	15.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.7% 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%	96.7%	-0.3%	83.2%	13.5%
European Union	1.7%	1.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-4.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1.9%	1.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.8%	-1.2%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.1%	76.7%	-2.6%
Portugal	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.7%	37.2%	9.5%
Christian	45.8%	46.2%	-0.4%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is CF48 1UT dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CF48 1UT was 1354.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1033.5% higher than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

CF48 1UT has the highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 372.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in CF48 1UT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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

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 Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF48 1UT

Average Price
£11,014,216

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£11,014,216

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in CF48 1UT

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Dragonfly Unit 6 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building	£1,845,000	2024-06-14	£1,661,041
The Dragonfly Unit 6 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building	£3,464,180	2018-04-30	£4,538,421
Unit 5 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building	£14,000,000	2015-11-04	£19,477,341

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Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in CF48 1UT 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	56
Full-Time Employee	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	7
Self-Employed	7
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	15
Education	10
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Manufacturing	6
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA	- not rated	412 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA	- not rated	466 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW	- not rated	1,010 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful Heol Pantyffin , CF47 0HU	- not rated	1,312 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cyfarthfa High School Cae Mari Dwn , Queen's Road CF47 0LS	- not rated	1,355 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
Frankie & Benny's	Unit 8 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village	2 yd
The King Brychan	Unit 6 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village	2 yd
Harvester	Unit 11 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village	2 yd
Mcdonald's	Unit 10 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village	2 yd
Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre	Unit 1 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village	2 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited	Merthyr Tydfil Bowls Club Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village	2 yd
Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club	Merthyr Borough Ex Servicemens Club Lower High Street	424 yd
Merthyr Labour Club	Labour Club Court Street	587 yd
The Welsh Bar	143 High Street	590 yd
Baili Glas Inn	Baili Glas Inn Twynyrodyn Road, Twynyrodyn	631 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 9 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village	2 yd
Fountain Fish Bar	14C Lower High Street	424 yd
New Jen Chang Takeaway	15 Lower High Street	424 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1, Glove And Shears House Court Street	587 yd
Papa Johns	Papa Johns, Ty Penderyn, 26 High Street	590 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Store	Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street	327 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	Farm Foods Store Court Street	587 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods	12 Graham Way	751 yd
Tesco	Tesco Store Brunel Way	838 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF48 1UT 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%

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

Overview of CF48 1UT