Postcode CF47 8LJ is located in an urban city, within the Gurnos ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cyfarthfa Park.
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF47 8LJ.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Merthyr Tydfil | N/A | Walking directions to Merthyr Tydfil |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cyfarthfa Park | Large | Walking directions to Cyfarthfa Park |
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £111,000 (about £127 per square foot) in Gurnos area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £360,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £360,000 | £214 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £123,475 | £154 |
| Terraced | 14 | £110,000 | £123 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208,000 | £94,000 | £60,500 |
| 2017 | £217,250 | £76,500 | £62,000 |
| 2018 | £225,000 | £60,000 | £65,000 |
| 2019 | — | £78,000 | £68,475 |
| 2020 | £294,000 | £98,500 | £74,000 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £270,000 | £76,500 |
| 2022 | £213,000 | £75,000 | £89,500 |
| 2023 | £302,500 | £162,500 | £92,000 |
| 2024 | £425,000 | £150,000 | £101,750 |
| 2025 | £347,500 | £134,950 | £106,000 |
| 2026 | — | £112,000 | £110,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £94 | £70 |
| 2017 | £176 | £106 | £72 |
| 2018 | £138 | £73 | £71 |
| 2019 | — | £96 | £79 |
| 2020 | £169 | £127 | £85 |
| 2021 | £151 | £156 | £89 |
| 2022 | £235 | £104 | £106 |
| 2023 | £204 | £187 | £107 |
| 2024 | £226 | £176 | £118 |
| 2025 | £215 | £181 | £117 |
| 2026 | — | £124 | £142 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 8LJ.
In the CF47 8LJ postcode area, located within Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa | 11 Gurnos Road, Gurnos, CF47 9NN | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 3 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Pontmorlais Stores | 30-31 Penydarren Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UN | Walking directions to Pontmorlais Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Cool Foods | 9 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SB | Walking directions to Cool Foods |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 11 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SB | Walking directions to One Stop |
Elected local representatives for CF47 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bill Smith
Gurnos - Elected 5 May 2022
Jeremy Islwyn Trevor Davies
Gurnos - Elected 5 May 2022
Lee Davies
Gurnos - Elected 5 May 2022
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF47 8LJ records about 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CF47 8LJ in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £111,000 (about £127 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CF47 8LJ, including Gwaunfarren Primary School, Ty Dysgu and Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF47 8LJ is Merthyr Tydfil, about 1,348 m away.
CF47 8LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 164 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF47 8LJ is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bill Smith (Labour Party), Jeremy Islwyn Trevor Davies (Independent) and Lee Davies (Independent).
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.