Postcode insights

CF47 9NU

Oak Road

Gurnos

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Detailed insights for CF47 9NU

Overview

Postcode CF47 9NU is located in an urban city, within the Gurnos ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cyfarthfa Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% 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 9NU.

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF47 9NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCyfarthfa ParkLargeWalking directions to Cyfarthfa Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
8,779.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.27(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.82(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.09(+65%)
Public order
8.64(+5%)
Other theft
5.18(+13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
92%
Other White
15
5%
Indian
3
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
85
36.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.83%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
30.65%
Owns outright
26
20.97%
Other social rented
25
20.16%
Owns with a mortgage
18
14.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.29%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Gurnos

Median price£111,000
Price per sq ft£127
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £127K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £111,000 (about £127 per square foot) in Gurnos area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gurnos over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£360,000£214
Semi-Detached4£123,475£154
Terraced14£110,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gurnos

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gurnos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,000£94,000£60,500
2017£217,250£76,500£62,000
2018£225,000£60,000£65,000
2019£78,000£68,475
2020£294,000£98,500£74,000
2021£280,000£270,000£76,500
2022£213,000£75,000£89,500
2023£302,500£162,500£92,000
2024£425,000£150,000£101,750
2025£347,500£134,950£106,000
2026£112,000£110,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gurnos.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gurnos.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£94£70
2017£176£106£72
2018£138£73£71
2019£96£79
2020£169£127£85
2021£151£156£89
2022£235£104£106
2023£204£187£107
2024£226£176£118
2025£215£181£117
2026£124£142
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gurnos.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 9NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF47 9NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202548, Acacia Avenue, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9RDTerracedFreehold£117,000
16 Jun 202524, Rowan Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9PDTerracedFreehold£80,000
26 Feb 202654, Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9NRTerracedFreehold£106,000
01 Aug 202569, Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9NRTerracedFreehold£110,000
26 Jun 202573, Oak Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£134,950

Schools

In the CF47 9NU 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 9NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGoetre Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGwaunfarren Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableTy DysguWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 9NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF47 9NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily3 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miGurnos Stores23 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SBWalking directions to Gurnos Stores
0.2 miCool Foods9 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SBWalking directions to Cool Foods
0.2 miOne Stop11 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SBWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miNisa11 Gurnos Road, Gurnos, CF47 9NNWalking directions to Nisa

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Bill Smith

Gurnos - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Jeremy Islwyn Trevor Davies

Gurnos - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Lee Davies

Gurnos - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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
WardGurnosW05001619
ParishGurnosW04000716
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gurnos, Trefechan & PontsticillW02000415
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 008BW01001300
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF47 9NU

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

The area around CF47 9NU records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9NU?

The median sale price around CF47 9NU in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £111,000 (about £127 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF47 9NU?

There are 10 schools close to CF47 9NU, including Goetre Primary School, Gwaunfarren Primary School and Ty Dysgu. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF47 9NU?

CF47 9NU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 106 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF47 9NU is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bill Smith (Labour Party), Jeremy Islwyn Trevor Davies (Independent) and Lee Davies (Independent).

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.