Edward Street is in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 2BD 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 Edward Street, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 2BB, CF48 2AT, CF48 2AU, CF48 2BG, CF48 2AY, CF48 2BF, CF48 2AS, CF48 2BA, CF48 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF48 2BD is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 50.5% | 46.2% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 53.8% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 29.1% | 38.6% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 43.9% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 42.1% | 47% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 30.5% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 26% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 26.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 94.7% | 94% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edward Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 11th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Edward Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2023-01-04 | £104,111 |
| 66 Edward Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-11-22 | £139,965 |
| 60 Edward Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-10-21 | £123,767 |
| 70 Edward Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2020-04-01 | £84,345 |
| 36 Edward Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2017-12-21 | £130,340 |
CF48 2BD 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantysgallog Primary School Pant , Dowlais CF48 2AD | - not rated | 325 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gellifaelog Primary School Penydarren , CF47 9TJ | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C.Primary School Rocky Road , Dowlais CF48 3BT | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 2,415 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 | 353 yd | |
| Merthyr Motor Auctions (MMA) | Red Barrel House Pant Road, Dowlais | 850 yd | |
| Tiffin's Cafe | Unit 15 Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 955 yd | |
| Eurest Cafe @ Asda | Unit E Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais | 1,055 yd | |
| Feed Me Fitt ltd | Unit 16a1 Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarrymans Arms | Quarrymans Arms, 18, Francis Terrace Pant Road, Pant | 461 yd | |
| Pant Cad Ifor Inn | Pant-cad-ivor Inn, Pontsticill | 706 yd | |
| Bruce Hotel | Bruce Hotel Victoria Street, Dowlais | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd | Pantysgallog Primary School Heol-y-bryniau, Pant | 348 yd | |
| Kam Wah | 22A, Pantyscallog Pant Road, Pant | 353 yd | |
| Harry's Plaice | 3 Pant Road, Dowlais | 856 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7a Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 986 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 44 Victoria Street, Dowlais | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Unit E Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais | 1,055 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.