Grawen Lane is in Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 2NN 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 Grawen Lane, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 2NW, CF48 2NP, CF48 2PP, CF48 2HN, CF48 2RG, CF48 2HW, CF48 2NQ, CF48 2NS, CF48 2ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 2NN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 51.9% | 47.4% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.6% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 23% | 34.1% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 44% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 11.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 45% | 52.6% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 27% | -6.3% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 22.6% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 29.4% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 96.6% | 98% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 97.6% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grawen Lane was 118.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grawen Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 57th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grawen House Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-01-07 | £583,843 |
| Foxfields Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-11-06 | £716,469 |
| Ty Nant Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, a newly built property | £180,000 | 2002-12-16 | £536,625 |
CF48 2NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF48 2NN 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 | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School Cefn Coed , CF48 2LR | - not rated | 707 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen Gellideg Estate , CF48 1LG | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 2,384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mango House | 91 High Street, Cefn Coed | 363 yd | |
| Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club | Merthyr Tydfil Golf Club Cloth Hall Lane, Cefn Coed | 365 yd | |
| Cefn tea rooms | 138 High Street, Cefn Coed | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Station Hotel Station Road, Cefn Coed | 320 yd | |
| Cefn Coed Rugby Club | Cefn Rugby Club Station Road, Cefn Coed | 320 yd | |
| Drovers Arms | Drovers Arms, 116 High Street, Cefn Coed | 363 yd | |
| Cefn Coed Social Club | Cefn Coed Club Bryntaf, Cefn Coed | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy's Fish Bar | 93 High Street, Cefn Coed | 363 yd | |
| Trisha's Butty Hut & Cafe | 94 High Street, Cefn Coed | 363 yd | |
| Evergreen Fish Bar | 62D High Street, Cefn Coed | 581 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.