Riverside Close is in Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 4RN 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 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Close, Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 4RB, CF48 4QN, CF48 4NP, CF48 4PR, CF48 4NR, CF48 4RA, CF48 4RZ, CF48 4QW, CF48 4QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 4RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 30.7% | 31.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 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 | 52.3% | 48.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 32.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 21.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 7% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 21.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Close was 105.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Riverside Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 68th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.
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 Riverside Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-03-18 | £231,055 |
| 10 Riverside Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-10-01 | £115,536 |
| 2 Riverside Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-05-25 | £286,200 |
| 10 Riverside Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2003-06-20 | £429,730 |
| 5 Riverside Close, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2001-12-14 | £247,673 |
CF48 4RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ynysowen Community Primary School Aberfan Road , CF48 4QQ | - not rated | 520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug Aberfan , CF48 4NT | - not rated | 541 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afon Taf High School Yew Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4ED | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caegarw Primary School Troed Y Rhiw Road , Caegarw CF45 4BH | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 2,581 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberfan Community Centre | Aberfan And Merthyr Vale Community Centre Hillside Close, Aberfan | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Vale Ex Servicemen's Club & Institute | Ex Servicemens Club & Institute Nixonville, Merthyr Vale | 249 yd | |
| Merthyr Vale & Aberfan Social Democratic Club & Institute Lt | Aberfan And Merthyr Vale Social Club Aberfan Road, Aberfan | 458 yd | |
| Windsor Hotel & Bar | Windsor Hotel, 6, Windsor Place Cardiff Road, Merthyr Vale | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberfan Chinese | Paris House Aberfan Road, Aberfan | 85 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.