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CF47 9EF

Parc Brychan

Penydarren

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Detailed insights for CF47 9EF

Overview

Postcode CF47 9EF is located in an urban city, within the Penydarren ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below 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 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.9%

Approximately 38.9% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF47 9EF.

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
3,991.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.13(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.22(+26%)
Public order
8.46(+3%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(+61%)
Other theft
3.84(-16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
348
90.39%
Other White
26
6.75%
Other
5
1.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.78%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.78%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
28.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
22.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
18.21%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
26.39%
Owns with a mortgage
34
23.61%
Social rents from council
32
22.22%
Other social rented
24
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
10.42%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Penydarren

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £177K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Penydarren area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penydarren over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£325,000£308
Terraced25£130,000£143
Semi-Detached12£125,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penydarren

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penydarren.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119,000£73,000
2017£141,500£92,000£80,000
2018£174,500£90,000£84,750
2019£264,000£87,000£95,500
2020£180,000£124,000£96,000
2021£103,000£94,250£108,500
2022£277,000£135,000£128,000
2023£270,000£142,000£118,000
2024£315,000£140,000£138,000
2025£325,000£120,500£130,000
2026£149,975£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penydarren.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penydarren.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£117£83
2017£149£127£88
2018£165£97£97
2019£162£96£100
2020£161£151£97
2021£145£116£118
2022£216£121£143
2023£199£164£136
2024£215£187£144
2025£308£126£143
2026£174£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penydarren.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 9EF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 9EF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 202516, Parc Brychan, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9EFDetachedFreehold£330,000
27 Jun 20251A, Regent Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3BATerracedFreehold£90,000
03 Apr 20255, Edgar Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9TXTerracedFreehold£125,000
19 Jun 202591, Haydn Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9YJSemi-DetachedFreehold£77,000
17 Apr 202622, Haydn Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9UJTerracedFreehold£53,000

Schools

In the CF47 9EF postcode area, located within Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF47 9EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGellifaelog Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableBlessed Carlo Acutis Catholic SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePantysgallog Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 9EF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF47 9EF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 mi3S Convenience StoresChurch Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9HPWalking directions to 3S Convenience Stores
0.4 miBest-oneGalon Uchaf Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9TPWalking directions to Best-one

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF47 9EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Gareth Isaac

Penydarren - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Jamie Scriven

Penydarren - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Kevin Gibbs

Penydarren - 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
WardPenydarrenW05001622
ParishPenydarrenW04000720
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gurnos, Trefechan & PontsticillW02000415
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 008EW01001309
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2013-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CF47 9EF

Is CF47 9EF (Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill) safe?

The area around CF47 9EF records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near CF47 9EF?

The median sale price around CF47 9EF in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £130,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF47 9EF?

There are 8 schools close to CF47 9EF, including Gellifaelog Primary School, Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School and Pantysgallog Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF47 9EF?

CF47 9EF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 258 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF47 9EF (Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF47 9EF is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Gareth Isaac (Labour Party), Jamie Scriven (Labour Party) and Kevin Gibbs (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.