Postcode CF47 9SY 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 very high crime levels, with around 147.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.2% 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.
The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF47 9SY.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9SY postcode area, located within Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 9SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Galon Uchaf Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9TP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 3 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Cool Foods | 9 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SB | Walking directions to Cool Foods |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 11 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Gurnos Stores | 23 Chestnut Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9SB | Walking directions to Gurnos Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.