Postcode CF47 9YH 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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dowlais has a unknown 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 4.1% 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 9YH.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £122,750 |
| Terraced | 26 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penydarren
In the CF47 9YH postcode area, located within Dowlais, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF47 9YH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3S Convenience Stores | Church Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9HP | Walking directions to 3S Convenience Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Galon Uchaf Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9TP | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa | 11 Gurnos Road, Gurnos, CF47 9NN | Walking directions to Nisa |
Elected local representatives for CF47 9YH, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.