Postcode CF47 9LP 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 0.9 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 England, 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 30.4% 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 9LP.
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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Old Thomastown Park | Medium | Walking directions to Old Thomastown Park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £160 per square foot) in Penydarren area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £370,000 | £274 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £149,975 | £161 |
| Terraced | 21 | £145,000 | £155 |
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 | £330,000 | £120,500 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | — | £174,950 | £180,000 |
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 | £267 | £126 | £143 |
| 2026 | — | £214 | £188 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 9LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 20, Tyllwyd Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9LE | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 3, Cyres Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9LF | Terraced | Freehold | £127,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 3, Seward Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9LB | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 8, Seward Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9LB | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 17, Tynycoed Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9HU | Terraced | Freehold | £113,000 |
In the CF47 9LP postcode area, located within Dowlais, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF47 9LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3S Convenience Stores | Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9HP | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | 11 Gurnos Road, Gurnos, CF47 9NN | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Pontmorlais Stores | 30-31 Penydarren Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UN | Walking directions to Pontmorlais Stores |
Elected local representatives for CF47 9LP, 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 9LP 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 9LP in Penydarren is £156,000 (about £160 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CF47 9LP, including Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School, Gwaunfarren Primary School and Ty Dysgu. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF47 9LP is Merthyr Tydfil, about 1,382 m away.
CF47 9LP 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 9LP 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).