Cardiff Road is in Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 4LJ is located in the Plymouth 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 Cardiff Road, Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 4LL, CF48 4LH, CF48 4LP, CF48 4LW, CF48 4LQ, CF48 4LR, CF48 4LG, CF48 4LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 4LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.2% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.8% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.8% | 33.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 49% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 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 | 39.9% | 46.9% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 29.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 17.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4.2% | -4.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 24.9% | 18.4% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.8% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 28% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.7% | 98.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 97.7% | 98.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardiff Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 79th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest House Cardiff Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-03-14 | £170,467 |
| Trevethick Bungalow Cardiff Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2005-07-29 | £295,160 |
| 1 Fairview Cottages Cardiff Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £31,580 | 1997-09-29 | £146,621 |
CF48 4LJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF48 4LJ 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afon Taf High School Yew Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4ED | - not rated | 324 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 852 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynysowen Community Primary School Aberfan Road , CF48 4QQ | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bedlinog Community Primary School Hylton Terrace , Bedlinog CF46 6RE | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug Aberfan , CF48 4NT | - not rated | 2,259 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 | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Bullet | The Silver Bullett, 28 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 791 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | Belle Vue Inn Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 791 yd | |
| Troedyrhiw Ex Servicemen's Club | Ex Servicemens Club, 60 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 794 yd | |
| Angel Inn | Angel Inn Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 817 yd | |
| Ynysowen Rugby Club | 2 Enoch Morrell Close, Troedyrhiw | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Simply Indian | Simply Indian, 2 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 770 yd | |
| Ying Wah Chinese Takeaway | 26 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 791 yd | |
| Pak Ho Fishbar | 1, Victoria Buildings Merthyr Road, Troedyrhiw | 791 yd | |
| Family Kebab House | 52 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 817 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 50 Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw | 817 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.