Blanche Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3PE

Overview of CF48 3PE

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Blanche Street is in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 3PE 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 Blanche Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: CF48 3PD, CF48 3HB, CF48 3PH, CF48 3PY, CF48 3HD, CF48 3HF, CF48 3PB, CF48 3HE, CF48 3NY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 3PE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	46.4%	49.3%	2.9%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	53.6%	50.7%	-2.9%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CF48 3PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.8%	31%	-3.8%	37.9%	-6.9%
Married: Opposite sex	49.2%	54.9%	5.7%	44.2%	10.7%
Separated	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	9.2%	9.4%	0.2%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	4.3%	4.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-1.4%

Health

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	59.6%	49.7%	-9.9%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	26%	34.1%	8.1%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	10.1%	12.2%	2.1%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	2.6%	2.9%	0.3%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.1%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.3%	16.5%	0.2%	18.2%	-1.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	8.1%	-7.6%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	21.2%	2.1%	13.4%	7.8%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	4%	-0.3%	5.3%	-1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.6%	18.7%	2.1%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	25.2%	29%	3.8%	33.8%	-4.8%
Other	2.8%	2.5%	-0.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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	0.2%	2.4%	2.2%	3.1%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.8%	95.5%	-3.3%	81.4%	14.1%
Roma	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.4% 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	95.4%	94.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	11.2%
European Union	4.6%	2.1%	-2.5%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.1%	2.1%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	93.7%	-1.5%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0.2%	2.1%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	1%	2.4%	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	76.7%	10.0%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	49.7%	46.2%	3.5%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Blanche Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blanche Street was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% lower than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Blanche Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 35th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF48 3PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Blanche Street are based on 28 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Merthyr Tydfil.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Blanche Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF48 3PE

Average Price
£99,088

Semi-Detached
£75,623

Terraced
£100,893

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blanche Street

Average Price
£103,780

Semi-Detached
£92,881

Terraced
£104,618

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blanche Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Blanche Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2025-04-04	£58,147
13 Blanche Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2024-12-02	£97,486
21 Blanche Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2024-08-01	£78,992
24 Blanche Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2024-07-05	£77,530
22 Blanche Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building	£109,000	2023-12-01	£106,270

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF48 3PE

Employment

CF48 3PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	146
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	45
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	37
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	32
Education	22
Construction	17
Other	11
Financial and insurance activities	11
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Illtyds R.C.Primary School Rocky Road , Dowlais CF48 3BT	- not rated	1,107 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pantysgallog Primary School Pant , Dowlais CF48 2AD	- not rated	1,145 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gellifaelog Primary School Penydarren , CF47 9TJ	- not rated	1,236 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN	- not rated	2,024 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ty Dysgu Homfrey , Alexandra Avenue CF47 9AF	- not rated	2,175 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Qmin (Ivor) Ltd	14 High Street Caeharris, Dowlais	87 yd
Dowlais Engine House	Engine House High Street, Dowlais	289 yd
Stables View Restaurant ltd	14 Market Street, Dowlais	438 yd
Celtic Catering Partnership	O P Chocolates Ltd High Street, Dowlais	484 yd
Eurest Cafe @ Asda	Unit E Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais	584 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Antelope Inn	Antelope Hotel, 83 High Street Caeharris, Dowlais	87 yd
The Guest Keen	Guest Memorial Sports & Social Club High Street, Dowlais	289 yd
Guest Memorial Social & Bowls Club	Guest Memorial Sports & Social Club High Street, Dowlais	289 yd
Dowlais Rugby Club	Dowlais Rugby Club Blaen Dowlais, Dowlais	382 yd
Bruce Hotel	Bruce Hotel Victoria Street, Dowlais	848 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr & Mrs Bubble Waffel	5 Blanche Street, Dowlais	30 yd
Marmaris kebab	89 High Street Caeharris, Dowlais	86 yd
Ho Wah	13 High Street Caeharris, Dowlais	87 yd
New Dolphin	91 High Street Caeharris, Dowlais	87 yd
Han Sing	3, Y Ganolfan North Street, Dowlais	797 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores	Unit E Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais		584 yd
Lidl	Lidl Supermarket Pengarnddu Industrial Estate, Dowlais		985 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF48 3PE postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	133.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.