Grawen Lane is in Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 2NP 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 2NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 2NW, CF48 2NN, CF48 2HN, CF48 2PP, CF48 2NS, CF48 2NQ, CF48 2RG, CF48 2HW, CF48 2ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 2NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.8% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 24% | 33.2% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 50.2% | -13.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 10.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 45.4% | 54.1% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 29.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 11.7% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 14.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 39.9% | 1.1% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.1% | 37.2% | 16.9% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grawen Lane was 32.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Cyfarthfa average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grawen Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Cyfarthfa and the 31st lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katerry Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-06-20 | £161,534 |
| Katerry Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Other, an established residential building | £133,001 | 2024-03-05 | £130,174 |
| Lyndale House Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-11-09 | £300,746 |
| Metford House Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-09-29 | £255,536 |
| Carn Brae Grawen Lane, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,500 | 2020-06-26 | £313,785 |
CF48 2NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School Cefn Coed , CF48 2LR | - not rated | 622 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen Gellideg Estate , CF48 1LG | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Aloysius Primary School Cedar Way , Gurnos Estate CF47 9PA | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cyfarthfa Park Primary School Cyfarthfa Park , CF47 8RE | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 2,281 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 | 272 yd | |
| Mango House | 91 High Street, Cefn Coed | 292 yd | |
| Cefn tea rooms | 138 High Street, Cefn Coed | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hotel | Station Hotel Station Road, Cefn Coed | 280 yd | |
| Cefn Coed Rugby Club | Cefn Rugby Club Station Road, Cefn Coed | 280 yd | |
| Drovers Arms | Drovers Arms, 116 High Street, Cefn Coed | 292 yd | |
| Cefn Coed Social Club | Cefn Coed Club Bryntaf, Cefn Coed | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy's Fish Bar | 93 High Street, Cefn Coed | 292 yd | |
| Trisha's Butty Hut & Cafe | 94 High Street, Cefn Coed | 292 yd | |
| Evergreen Fish Bar | 62D High Street, Cefn Coed | 512 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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.