Postcode CF47 9LB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.7 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dowlais has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,012 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Dowlais has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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 9LB.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Merthyr Tydfil | N/A | Walking directions to Merthyr Tydfil |
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 9LB postcode area, located within Dowlais, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3S Convenience Stores | Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9HP | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 11 Gurnos Road, Gurnos, CF47 9NN | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Galon Uchaf Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9TP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Pontmorlais Stores | 30-31 Penydarren Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UN | Walking directions to Pontmorlais Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.