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CF46 6UB

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Bedlinog and Trelewis

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Detailed insights for CF46 6UB

Overview

Postcode CF46 6UB is located in a rural town, within the Bedlinog and Trelewis ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year. The nearest station is Troed-Y-Rhiw, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 483 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF46 6UB.

Transport

The nearest station is Troed-Y-Rhiw located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
263
Population density
679.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.56(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.99(+91%)
Public order
11.05(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.1(-38%)
Other theft
3.68(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
96.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
2.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.76%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
35.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
14.29%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
42.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.78%
Other social rented
12
10.43%
Social rents from council
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Bedlinog and Trelewis

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£102K – £200K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Bedlinog and Trelewis area, with individual transactions ranging from £26,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedlinog and Trelewis over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£325,000£240
Semi-Detached8£157,500£165
Terraced25£115,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedlinog and Trelewis

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlinog and Trelewis.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,995£94,750£63,000
2017£243,998£102,225£74,000
2018£217,000£117,625£80,000
2019£239,950£124,000£82,000
2020£243,500£115,000£75,500
2021£300,000£140,000£111,000
2022£307,000£166,000£104,500
2023£375,000£165,000£106,250
2024£350,000£144,000£103,750
2025£335,000£150,000£129,000
2026£242,500£145,750£127,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedlinog and Trelewis.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlinog and Trelewis.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£102£67
2017£183£91£77
2018£191£114£95
2019£205£134£99
2020£222£135£87
2021£226£140£119
2022£274£177£123
2023£259£180£119
2024£260£131£117
2025£248£168£150
2026£199£169£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedlinog and Trelewis.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bedlinog and Trelewis in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF46 6UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF46 6UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 202615, Colly Row, Treharris, CF46 6UDTerracedFreehold£127,000
20 Jun 202515, Colly Row, Treharris, CF46 6UDTerracedFreehold£42,500
12 Feb 202626, Bedw Road, Treharris, CF46 6TUTerracedFreehold£57,500
20 Jun 202516, Bedw Road, Treharris, CF46 6TUTerracedFreehold£62,000
21 Feb 20251, Bedw Road, Treharris, CF46 6TUTerracedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the CF46 6UB postcode area, located within Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF46 6UB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableBedlinog Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF46 6UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF46 6UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLifestyle Bedlinog Stores57 Hylton Terrace, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6RGWalking directions to Lifestyle Bedlinog Stores
0.4 miBedlinog Convenience Store43-44 High Street, Bedlinog, Treharris, CF46 6RWWalking directions to Bedlinog Convenience Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF46 6UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gill Preston

Bedlinog and Trelewis - Elected 5 Sept 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Gerald Jones

Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictMerthyr TydfilW06000024
Parliamentary ConstituencyMerthyr Tydfil and AberdareW07000099
ParishBedlinogW04000713
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & BedlinogW02000288
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 006AW01001289
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF46 6UB

Is CF46 6UB (Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog) safe?

The area around CF46 6UB records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF46 6UB?

The median sale price around CF46 6UB in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £150,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF46 6UB?

There is 1 school close to CF46 6UB, including Bedlinog Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF46 6UB?

CF46 6UB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 483 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF46 6UB (Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF46 6UB is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gill Preston (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.