Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1YL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 1YL 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%

Partnership Status

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 1YL 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%

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.

	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%

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.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is CF48 1YL dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CF48 1YL 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.

CF48 1YL 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF48 1YL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very 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 Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1YL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF48 1YL

Average Price
£268,593

Semi-Detached
£331,208

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£247,722

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in CF48 1YL

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Webber House, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-08-06	£344,707
Llys Canaid House, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-11-19	£327,181
Pitwood House, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2015-04-20	£293,776
Webber House, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building	£204,000	2014-05-14	£349,400
Llys Canaid House, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£196,000	2011-04-28	£322,260

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF48 1YL

Employment

CF48 1YL 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abercanaid Community School The Park , Abercanaid CF48 1SZ	- not rated	1,356 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Greenfield Special School Duffryn Road , Pentrebach CF48 4BJ	- not rated	1,441 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Caedraw Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA	- not rated	1,515 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Mary's R.C. Primary School Caedraw Road , CF47 8HA	- not rated	1,569 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Twynrodyn Community School Gilfach Cynon , Twynrodyn CF47 0LW	- not rated	1,638 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bike Park Wales Centre & Cafe	Gethin Woodland Centre, Abercanaid		972 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Llwyn-yr-Eos Inn	Llwyn-yr-eos Inn Canal Side, Abercanaid		730 yd
The Colliers Arms	Colliers Arms, 69 Nightingale Street, Abercanaid		906 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Home Bargains	Unit C3 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach		819 yd
Iceland	Unit B2 Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach		819 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF48 1YL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	61.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	61.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	61.5%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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