Coventry Gardens is in Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF48 4TG 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 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coventry Gardens, Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF48 4SQ, CF48 4SG, CF48 4SF, CF48 4SH, CF48 4SD, CF48 4SE, CF48 4SJ, CF48 4SW, CF48 4SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF48 4TG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 4TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 46.6% | 44.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 31.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 40.5% | 39% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around CF48 4TG this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 44.1% | 31.7% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 5.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 19.1% | 13.6% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 21.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 71% | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coventry Gardens was 81.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% higher than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coventry Gardens has the 22nd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 90th highest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Coventry Gardens, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2015-12-16 | £201,254 |
| 10 Coventry Gardens, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2015-04-07 | £182,535 |
| 2 Coventry Gardens, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £105,000 | 2013-12-06 | £180,556 |
| 7 Coventry Gardens, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £105,950 | 2013-11-29 | £187,140 |
| 8 Coventry Gardens, Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, a newly built property | £119,950 | 2013-11-01 | £206,184 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ynysowen Community Primary School Aberfan Road , CF48 4QQ | - not rated | 450 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug Aberfan , CF48 4NT | - not rated | 462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afon Taf High School Yew Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4ED | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bedlinog Community Primary School Hylton Terrace , Bedlinog CF46 6RE | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Troedyrhiw Primary School Archer Street , Troedyrhiw CF48 4JQ | - not rated | 2,621 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 | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Hotel & Bar | Windsor Hotel, 6, Windsor Place Cardiff Road, Merthyr Vale | 189 yd | |
| Merthyr Vale Ex Servicemen's Club & Institute | Ex Servicemens Club & Institute Nixonville, Merthyr Vale | 353 yd | |
| Merthyr Vale & Aberfan Social Democratic Club & Institute Lt | Aberfan And Merthyr Vale Social Club Aberfan Road, Aberfan | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberfan Chinese | Paris House Aberfan Road, Aberfan | 470 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 | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.