Ash Grove is in Trefechan, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 2EG is located in the Vaynor 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 Ash Grove, Trefechan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 2EU, CF48 2HD, CF48 2EH, CF48 2EW, CF48 2HA, CF48 2EP, CF48 2ET, CF48 2EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 2EG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 32% | 35.6% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 7.7% | -6.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 10.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.4% | 39% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 2EG this area, 28.9% 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 | 31.5% | 28.9% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 8.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 15.6% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 32.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.2% | 97.2% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 92.6% | 95.9% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 95.9% | 3.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 10th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ash Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-05-30 | £132,154 |
| 5 Ash Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2010-09-28 | £195,725 |
| 5 Ash Grove, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2007-05-31 | £161,475 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF48 2EG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School Cefn Coed , CF48 2LR | - not rated | 832 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen Gellideg Estate , CF48 1LG | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 2,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club | Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club Cloth Hall Lane, Cefn Coed | 768 yd | |
| Mango House | 91 High Street, Cefn Coed | 965 yd | |
| Cefn tea rooms | 138 High Street, Cefn Coed | 965 yd | |
| Elite Supported Employment Ltd trading as Elite Catering Enterprise | Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road, Gurnos | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drovers Arms | Drovers Arms, 116 High Street, Cefn Coed | 965 yd | |
| Station Hotel | Station Hotel Station Road, Cefn Coed | 1,075 yd | |
| Cefn Coed Rugby Club | Cefn Rugby Club Station Road, Cefn Coed | 1,075 yd | |
| Cefn Coed Social Club | Cefn Coed Club Bryntaf, Cefn Coed | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Fish & Chips | 4 Clover Road, Gurnos | 810 yd | |
| Sammy's Fish Bar | 93 High Street, Cefn Coed | 965 yd | |
| Trisha's Butty Hut & Cafe | 94 High Street, Cefn Coed | 965 yd | |
| Evergreen Fish Bar | 62D High Street, Cefn Coed | 965 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.