Postcode CF47 9DX is located in an urban city, within the Penydarren ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Dowlais area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dowlais is £38,626 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dowlais has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Dowlais has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dowlais is £38,626 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF47 9DX.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £120,500 in Penydarren area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £100,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penydarren
In the CF47 9DX postcode area, located within Dowlais, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 9DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3S Convenience Stores | Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9HP | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Galon Uchaf Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9TP | Walking directions to Best-one |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.