Postcode insights

CF47 8AG

Penydarren Park

Park

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Detailed insights for CF47 8AG

Overview

Postcode CF47 8AG is located in an urban city, within the Park ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £49,543 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Old Thomastown Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 731 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £49,543 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF47 8AG.

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF47 8AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Merthyr Tydfil

N/A

Walking directions to Merthyr Tydfil

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF47 8AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miOld Thomastown ParkMediumWalking directions to Old Thomastown Park
0.4 miHolocaust Remembrance GardenSmallWalking directions to Holocaust Remembrance Garden

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
2,200.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.04(-35%)
Vehicle crime
9.8(+241%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.98(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.35(-44%)
Drugs
4.08(+58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
265
90.75%
Pakistani
12
4.11%
Other White
5
1.71%
Indian
3
1.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.03%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
36.51%
No qualifications
51
20.24%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
68.07%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.69%
Other social rented
5
4.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.52%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Park

Median price£147,500
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £260K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 (about £167 per square foot) in Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached7£275,000£208
Detached2£260,000£256
Terraced18£135,000£146
Flats1£70,000£64

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£170,000£73,500
2017£175,000£138,250£91,475
2018£220,000£145,500£85,000
2019£231,500£185,000£89,000
2020£300,000£172,000£81,500
2021£286,250£158,500£102,000
2022£295,000£284,975£120,000
2023£269,950£221,000£126,000
2024£290,000£241,250£132,500
2025£315,000£244,000£133,500
2026£200,000£320,000£50,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£141£76
2017£163£121£94
2018£179£130£84
2019£204£152£100
2020£216£152£97
2021£168£172£113
2022£210£187£146
2023£127£180£139
2024£233£184£164
2025£261£198£145
2026£211£181£89
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 8AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 8AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 202527, Penydarren Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8YPDetachedFreehold£255,000
29 May 202527, The Avenue, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8YTTerracedFreehold£260,000
01 Aug 202514, Gwaelodygarth, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8YUSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000
06 May 2025Maesynant, Grove Park, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8HXDetachedFreehold£400,000
04 Jul 202512, Heritage Court, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,500

Schools

In the CF47 8AG postcode area, located within Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF47 8AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableTy DysguWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableGwaunfarren Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBlessed Carlo Acutis Catholic SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 8AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF47 8AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPontmorlais Stores30-31 Penydarren Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UNWalking directions to Pontmorlais Stores
0.2 miOne Stop57 Pontmorlais High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UNWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 mipremier storesBrecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8NHWalking directions to premier stores
0.3 miNisa11 Gurnos Road, Gurnos, CF47 9NNWalking directions to Nisa

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF47 8AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clive Thomas Jones

Park - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Louise Minett Vokes

Park - Elected 5 May 2022

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
WardParkW05001621
ParishParkW04000719
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & ParkW02000285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 003CW01001305
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CF47 8AG

Is CF47 8AG (Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park) safe?

The area around CF47 8AG records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CF47 8AG?

The median sale price around CF47 8AG in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £147,500 (about £167 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF47 8AG?

There are 11 schools close to CF47 8AG, including Ty Dysgu, Gwaunfarren Primary School and Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF47 8AG?

The closest station to CF47 8AG is Merthyr Tydfil, about 958 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF47 8AG?

CF47 8AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 731 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF47 8AG (Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF47 8AG is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Clive Thomas Jones (Labour Party) and Louise Minett Vokes (Labour Party).

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.