Heulwen Close is in Pant, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 2DU 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 Heulwen Close, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 2DS, CF48 2DT, CF48 2DY, CF48 2DH, CF48 2AF, CF48 2DR, CF48 2AE, CF48 2DL, CF48 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 2DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 55% | 49.7% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 45% | 50.3% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 27.8% | 37.7% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 44.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 32.2% | 36.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 23.9% | 35.3% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 25% | 17.6% | -7.4% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 12.8% | 6.4% | -6.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 2DU this area, 36.4% 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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.6% | 36.4% | -17.2% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 16.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 96.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 93.3% | 95.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 95.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heulwen Close was 128.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% higher than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heulwen Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 49th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Heulwen Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-06-20 | £99,966 |
| 2 Heulwen Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-07 | £133,811 |
| 12 Heulwen Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-03-01 | £131,883 |
| 14 Heulwen Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2018-10-19 | £113,633 |
| 5 Heulwen Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2016-11-29 | £130,678 |
CF48 2DU 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 | 43 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantysgallog Primary School Pant , Dowlais CF48 2AD | - not rated | 290 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gellifaelog Primary School Penydarren , CF47 9TJ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C.Primary School Rocky Road , Dowlais CF48 3BT | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 1,913 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 | 303 yd | |
| Tiffin's Cafe | Unit 15 Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 379 yd | |
| Merthyr Motor Auctions (MMA) | Red Barrel House Pant Road, Dowlais | 494 yd | |
| Feed Me Fitt ltd | Unit 16a1 Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 501 yd | |
| GetStuft Cafe | 30 - 30A Victoria Street, Dowlais | 849 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarrymans Arms | Quarrymans Arms, 18, Francis Terrace Pant Road, Pant | 326 yd | |
| Pant Cad Ifor Inn | Pant-cad-ivor Inn, Pontsticill | 543 yd | |
| Bruce Hotel | Bruce Hotel Victoria Street, Dowlais | 671 yd | |
| Morlais Tavern | Morlais Tavern Inn, 31 - 33 Mount Pleasant Street, Dowlais | 855 yd | |
| Martyrs Club | Martyrs Club & Institute Ltd Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd | Pantysgallog Primary School Heol-y-bryniau, Pant | 233 yd | |
| Kam Wah | 22A, Pantyscallog Pant Road, Pant | 303 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7a Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 410 yd | |
| Harry's Plaice | 3 Pant Road, Dowlais | 502 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 44 Victoria Street, Dowlais | 671 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.