Postcode CF48 1RD 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kickabout.
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% 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.
The average income per household in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £49,543 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 1RD.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kickabout | Small | Walking directions to Kickabout |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £331,250 | £239 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £201,750 | £225 |
| Terraced | 12 | £170,000 | £189 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 1RD.
In the CF48 1RD postcode area, located within Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF48 1RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Malaina Jones
Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022
Geraint Thomas
Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022
Michelle Ellen Jones
Cyfarthfa - Elected 5 May 2022
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF48 1RD records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around CF48 1RD in Cefncoedycymer, Heolgerrig & Park is £201,750 (about £222 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to CF48 1RD, including Heolgerrig Community School and Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CF48 1RD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,080 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF48 1RD 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).
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.