Cross Street is in Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 4NX is located in the Merthyr Vale 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 Cross Street, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 4NY, CF48 4PA, CF48 4NZ, CF48 4PH, CF48 4NU, CF48 4PQ, CF48 4RH, CF48 4PG, CF48 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF48 4NX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 58% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 42% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF48 4NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49% | 44.4% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 24.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 18.5% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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 | 39.6% | 30% | -9.6% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 42% | 13.1% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 8.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 27.5% | -13.0% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 21.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 23.8% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 95% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 98% | 93% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63% | 37.2% | 25.8% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 75.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Street has the 24th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cross Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-07-23 | £101,758 |
| 3 Cross Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2014-05-09 | £59,956 |
| 7 Cross Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2007-11-09 | £102,802 |
| 7 Cross Street, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2007-05-11 | £92,809 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug Aberfan , CF48 4NT | - not rated | 246 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynysowen Community Primary School Aberfan Road , CF48 4QQ | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caegarw Primary School Troed Y Rhiw Road , Caegarw CF45 4BH | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Our Lady's R.C. Primary School Miskin Road , Miskin CF45 3UA | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pengeulan Primary School Penrhiwceiber Road , Miskin CF45 3UW | - not rated | 2,553 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 Vale Ex Servicemen's Club & Institute | Ex Servicemens Club & Institute Nixonville, Merthyr Vale | 429 yd | |
| Windsor Hotel & Bar | Windsor Hotel, 6, Windsor Place Cardiff Road, Merthyr Vale | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberfan Chinese | Paris House Aberfan Road, Aberfan | 704 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.