Abercanaid Industrial Estate is in Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 1YF 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 Abercanaid Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 1YA, CF47 0UW, CF47 0UR, CF47 0UT, CF47 0UN, CF48 1UX, CF47 0UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 1YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF48 1YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 51.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 28.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 23.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 31.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.9% | 96.3% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 97.6% | 99.3% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 99.3% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abercanaid Industrial Estate was 98.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Plymouth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abercanaid Industrial Estate has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Plymouth and the 73rd highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 The Willows Abercanaid Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2020-11-26 | £58,787 |
| Yard 2 The Willows Abercanaid Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-11-29 | £11,191 |
| Yard 1 The Willows Abercanaid Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2019-10-25 | £13,528 |
| Yard 1 The Willows Abercanaid Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-10-25 | £11,273 |
| Unit B Abercanaid Industrial Estate, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2018-12-06 | £837,837 |
CF48 1YF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenfield Special School Duffryn Road , Pentrebach CF48 4BJ | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercanaid Community School The Park , Abercanaid CF48 1SZ | - not rated | 1,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twynyrodyn Community Hub/Grub Hub | The Hall Glasier Road, Twynyrodyn | 616 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's | Unit 8 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 697 yd | |
| The King Brychan | Unit 6 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 697 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 11 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 697 yd | |
| Mcdonald's | Unit 10 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Limited | Merthyr Tydfil Bowls Club Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 697 yd | |
| Merthyr Borough Ex-Servicemen's Club | Merthyr Borough Ex Servicemens Club Lower High Street | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 9 Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village | 697 yd | |
| Fountain Fish Bar | 14C Lower High Street | 1,015 yd | |
| New Jen Chang Takeaway | 15 Lower High Street | 1,015 yd | |
| Twyn Fish Bar | Twyn Fish Bar, Arfryn Terrace Gilfach-cynon, Twynyrodyn | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Store | Aldi Foodstore Ltd Plymouth Street | 820 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit C3 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach | 983 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit B2 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach | 983 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.