New Houses is in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 2AB is located in the Dowlais and Pant 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 New Houses, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 2AA, CF48 2EB, CF48 2AH, CF48 2AP, CF48 2AE, CF48 2AS, CF48 2ED, CF48 2AW, CF48 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 2AB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 52.1% | 47.9% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.9% | 52.1% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF48 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 45.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.5% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 2AB this area, 28.7% 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 | 28.6% | 28.7% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 5.4% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 23.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 92.2% | 90.3% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 90.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 7.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Houses was 26.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.3% lower than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
New Houses has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 20th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 New Houses, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-06-28 | £142,808 |
| 14 New Houses, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2021-06-04 | £75,678 |
| 11 New Houses, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2021-04-01 | £103,322 |
| 16 New Houses, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2019-06-25 | £71,767 |
| 1 New Houses, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2018-05-01 | £111,704 |
CF48 2AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantysgallog Primary School Pant , Dowlais CF48 2AD | - not rated | 67 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gellifaelog Primary School Penydarren , CF47 9TJ | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C.Primary School Rocky Road , Dowlais CF48 3BT | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 2,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantyscallog Steak House | Pantyscallog Inn, 13, Pantyscallog Pant Road, Pant | 331 yd | |
| Merthyr Motor Auctions (MMA) | Red Barrel House Pant Road, Dowlais | 492 yd | |
| Tiffin's Cafe | Unit 15 Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 665 yd | |
| Feed Me Fitt ltd | Unit 16a1 Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 777 yd | |
| GetStuft Cafe | 30 - 30A Victoria Street, Dowlais | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarrymans Arms | Quarrymans Arms, 18, Francis Terrace Pant Road, Pant | 440 yd | |
| Bruce Hotel | Bruce Hotel Victoria Street, Dowlais | 648 yd | |
| Pant Cad Ifor Inn | Pant-cad-ivor Inn, Pontsticill | 721 yd | |
| Morlais Tavern | Morlais Tavern Inn, 31 - 33 Mount Pleasant Street, Dowlais | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd | Pantysgallog Primary School Heol-y-bryniau, Pant | 141 yd | |
| Kam Wah | 22A, Pantyscallog Pant Road, Pant | 331 yd | |
| Harry's Plaice | 3 Pant Road, Dowlais | 498 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 44 Victoria Street, Dowlais | 648 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7a Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Unit E Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais | 1,064 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.