Windsor Place is in Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 4SB 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 Windsor Place, Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 4SP, CF48 4SW, CF48 4SE, CF48 4SF, CF48 4SA, CF48 4SD, CF48 4TG, CF48 4SG, CF48 4SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF48 4SB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 46.7% | 47.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53.3% | 52.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 26.5% | 39.5% | 13.0% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 39.5% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 4.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.4% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 41.5% | 46% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.7% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 9% | 3% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 20.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 16.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 21% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 26.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 98.6% | 95% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 97.6% | 94.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Place was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% lower than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windsor Place has the 13th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 47th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Windsor Place, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-07-15 | £62,993 |
| 5 Windsor Place, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-20 | £141,368 |
| 18 Windsor Place, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2019-09-23 | £63,660 |
| 5 Windsor Place, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-05-16 | £109,788 |
| Schoolhouse Windsor Place, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-09-01 | £242,542 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug Aberfan , CF48 4NT | - not rated | 351 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynysowen Community Primary School Aberfan Road , CF48 4QQ | - not rated | 632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afon Taf High School Yew Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4ED | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bedlinog Community Primary School Hylton Terrace , Bedlinog CF46 6RE | - not rated | 2,273 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 2,797 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 | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Hotel & Bar | Windsor Hotel, 6, Windsor Place Cardiff Road, Merthyr Vale | 1 yd | |
| Merthyr Vale Ex Servicemen's Club & Institute | Ex Servicemens Club & Institute Nixonville, Merthyr Vale | 381 yd | |
| Merthyr Vale & Aberfan Social Democratic Club & Institute Lt | Aberfan And Merthyr Vale Social Club Aberfan Road, Aberfan | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberfan Chinese | Paris House Aberfan Road, Aberfan | 598 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 | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.