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CF48 1PU

Swansea Road

Cyfarthfa

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Detailed insights for CF48 1PU

Overview

Postcode CF48 1PU is located in an urban city, within the Cyfarthfa ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £49,543 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kickabout.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,746 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £49,543 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 1PU.

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF48 1PU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKickaboutSmallWalking directions to Kickabout

Area Profile

Population
434
Population density
1,600.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.39(-75%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.79(-35%)
Public order
3.59(-56%)
Other theft
1.2(-74%)
Burglary
1.2(-49%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
416
95.85%
Other White
9
2.07%
Other
3
0.69%
African
2
0.46%
Other Black
2
0.46%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
41.78%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.76%
No qualifications
49
13.65%
Apprenticeship
26
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
89
47.59%
Owns with a mortgage
76
40.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.14%
Social rents from council
1
0.53%
Total households: 187

Property prices in Cyfarthfa

Median price£201,750
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £259K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £201,750 (about £222 per square foot) in Cyfarthfa area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cyfarthfa over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£331,250£239
Semi-Detached26£201,750£225
Terraced12£170,000£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cyfarthfa

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189,250£118,500£85,000
2017£221,250£139,000£103,500
2018£200,000£147,725£95,000
2019£233,475£142,475£112,000
2020£248,475£150,000£102,500
2021£260,000£159,975£95,000
2022£310,000£183,000£135,000
2023£305,000£200,000£151,875
2024£337,500£200,000£140,000
2025£331,250£193,000£154,000
2026£222,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£138£104
2017£155£136£135
2018£171£151£120
2019£157£166£142
2020£175£169£131
2021£195£197£112
2022£223£218£180
2023£232£196£186
2024£196£232£151
2025£232£214£189
2026£209£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cyfarthfa.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 1PU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 1PU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Aug 202514, Salisbury Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,000
05 Sept 202592, Shirley Drive, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1SFDetachedFreehold£205,000
15 May 202593, Shirley Drive, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1SFSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
02 May 202530, St Davids Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000
26 Sept 202510, Cyfarthfa Rise, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BETerracedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the CF48 1PU postcode area, located within Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF48 1PU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableHeolgerrig Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Coed y DderwenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF48 1PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Malaina Jones

Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Geraint Thomas

Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Michelle Ellen Jones

Cyfarthfa - 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
WardCyfarthfaW05001617
ParishCyfarthfaW04000714
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & ParkW02000285
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 003BW01001294
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF48 1PU

Is CF48 1PU (Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park) safe?

The area around CF48 1PU records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CF48 1PU?

The median sale price around CF48 1PU in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £201,750 (about £222 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF48 1PU?

There are 2 schools close to CF48 1PU, including Heolgerrig Community School and Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF48 1PU?

CF48 1PU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,746 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF48 1PU (Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF48 1PU is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Claire Malaina Jones (Independent), Geraint Thomas (Independent) and Michelle Ellen Jones (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.