Francis Street is in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 3SE 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 Francis Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 3SG, CF48 3SF, CF48 3RT, CF48 3RU, CF48 3SW, CF48 3SD, CF48 3SH, CF48 3RS, CF48 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 3SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.8% | 40.5% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 32.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 11.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 51.7% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 29.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 12.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 27.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 15.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 22.4% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.4% | 98.3% | 3.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.4% | 90.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 90.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Street was 197.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% higher than the Dowlais and Pant average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Francis Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Dowlais and Pant and the 21st highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Francis Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-08-27 | £120,620 |
| 3 Francis Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-08-05 | £90,465 |
| 7 Francis Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-01-31 | £113,565 |
| 45 Francis Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-06-03 | £130,908 |
| 13 Francis Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-05-07 | £90,372 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gellifaelog Primary School Penydarren , CF47 9TJ | - not rated | 530 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyds R.C.Primary School Rocky Road , Dowlais CF48 3BT | - not rated | 652 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pantysgallog Primary School Pant , Dowlais CF48 2AD | - not rated | 657 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road , Penydarren CF47 9AN | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Dre High School Gurnos Estate , CF47 9BY | - not rated | 1,522 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 Motor Auctions (MMA) | Red Barrel House Pant Road, Dowlais | 131 yd | |
| The Tea Cosy | 27 Mount Pleasant Street, Dowlais | 294 yd | |
| GetStuft Cafe | 30 - 30A Victoria Street, Dowlais | 302 yd | |
| Railway Cafe | Dowlais Community Centre Station Road, Dowlais | 423 yd | |
| Lady Charlotte Cafe | The Lady Charlotte North Street, Dowlais | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Hotel | Bruce Hotel Victoria Street, Dowlais | 159 yd | |
| Morlais Tavern | Morlais Tavern Inn, 31 - 33 Mount Pleasant Street, Dowlais | 294 yd | |
| Horse & Groom Inn | Horse And Groom Gellifaelog Old Road, Dowlais | 750 yd | |
| Martyrs Club | Martyrs Club & Institute Ltd Roberts Avenue, Penydarren | 799 yd | |
| The Guest Keen | Guest Memorial Sports & Social Club High Street, Dowlais | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry's Plaice | 3 Pant Road, Dowlais | 128 yd | |
| Flames Kebab House | 44 Victoria Street, Dowlais | 159 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 7a Pant Industrial Estate, Pant | 501 yd | |
| Han Sing | 3, Y Ganolfan North Street, Dowlais | 597 yd | |
| Pantysgallog Big Bocs Bwyd | Pantysgallog Primary School Heol-y-bryniau, Pant | 673 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.