Postcode CF48 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Cyfarthfa ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gelli-deg & Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 200.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gelli-deg & Town is £38,343 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Old Thomastown Park.
Gelli-deg & Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 567 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Gelli-deg & Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 200.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gelli-deg & Town is £38,343 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 1BA.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Holocaust Remembrance Garden | Small | Walking directions to Holocaust Remembrance Garden |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Cyfarthfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £308,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £112,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £189,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cyfarthfa
In the CF48 1BA postcode area, located within Gelli-deg & Town, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF48 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 12 Graham Way, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8EG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Cae'r Wern Stores | Cae'r Wern, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AD | Walking directions to Cae'r Wern Stores |
| 0.3 mi | premier stores | Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8NH | Walking directions to premier stores |
| 0.3 mi | PDN Delikatesy | 46 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DE | Walking directions to PDN Delikatesy |
| 0.3 mi | B&M Express | 44 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DE | Walking directions to B&M Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.