Poplar Mews is in Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 4DY is located in the Plymouth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplar Mews, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 4DZ, CF48 4EF, CF48 4JY, CF48 4EA, CF48 4EE, CF48 4EG, CF48 4EB, CF48 4DU, CF48 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 4DY 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 | 53.3% | 49.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 39.3% | 38.6% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 37.5% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 39% | 46.7% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 28.4% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 27.8% | 26.3% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 12.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.7% | 23.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.7% | 95.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Mews was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.4% lower than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Poplar Mews has the 16th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Poplar Mews, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £96,300 | 2021-06-25 | £109,591 |
| 9 Poplar Mews, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2019-07-12 | £171,947 |
| 2 Poplar Mews, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2019-03-08 | £118,694 |
| 5 Poplar Mews, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2018-04-20 | £132,081 |
| 2 Poplar Mews, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2017-01-16 | £110,395 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 232 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afon Taf High School Yew Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4ED | - not rated | 358 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercanaid Community School The Park , Abercanaid CF48 1SZ | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenfield Special School Duffryn Road , Pentrebach CF48 4BJ | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynysowen Community Primary School Aberfan Road , CF48 4QQ | - not rated | 1,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Melting Pot Coffee Shop | 4 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 161 yd | |
| P.m.g. Catering At General Dynamics | General Dynamics Land Systems Ltd Merthyr Road, Pentrebach | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bullet | The Silver Bullett, 28 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 114 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | Belle Vue Inn Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 114 yd | |
| Troedyrhiw Ex Servicemen's Club | Ex Servicemens Club, 60 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 136 yd | |
| Angel Inn | Angel Inn Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 143 yd | |
| Ynysowen Rugby Club | 2 Enoch Morrell Close, Troedyrhiw | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway | 26 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 114 yd | |
| Family Kebab House | 52 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 143 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 50 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 143 yd | |
| New Simply Indian | Simply Indian, 2 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 147 yd | |
| Pak Ho Fishbar | 1, Victoria Buildings Merthyr Road, Troedyrhiw | 217 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 27.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.