Postcode CF47 9LJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dowlais is £38,626 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 medium park is Old Thomastown Park.
Dowlais has an average 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 high crime rate, with approximately 70.2 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 9LJ.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Old Thomastown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Old Thomastown Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £325,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 25 | £130,000 | £143 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £125,000 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 9LJ.
In the CF47 9LJ 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 9LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 11 Gurnos Road, Gurnos, CF47 9NN | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | 3S Convenience Stores | Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9HP | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Pontmorlais Stores | 30-31 Penydarren Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UN | Walking directions to Pontmorlais Stores |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 57 Pontmorlais High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UN | Walking directions to One Stop |
Elected local representatives for CF47 9LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Gareth Isaac
Penydarren - Elected 5 May 2022
Jamie Scriven
Penydarren - Elected 5 May 2022
Kevin Gibbs
Penydarren - Elected 5 May 2022
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF47 9LJ records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 9LJ in Dowlais is £130,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to CF47 9LJ, including Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School, Gwaunfarren Primary School and Ty Dysgu. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF47 9LJ is Merthyr Tydfil, about 1,228 m away.
CF47 9LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,012 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 9LJ 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).
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.