Postcode insights

CF48 2AF

King Street

Dowlais and Pant

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Detailed insights for CF48 2AF

Overview

Postcode CF48 2AF is located in an urban city, within the Dowlais and Pant ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Dowlais area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dowlais is £38,626 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 2.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Dowlais has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 935 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Dowlais has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Dowlais is £38,626 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 2AF.

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
4,486.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.6(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.81(-71%)
Vehicle crime
3.17(+10%)
Public order
2.54(-69%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
90.32%
Other White
27
7.92%
Roma
4
1.17%
Chinese
1
0.29%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.29%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
28.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
23.66%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.26%
Apprenticeship
24
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
38.57%
Owns with a mortgage
46
32.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.14%
Other social rented
5
3.57%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.86%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Dowlais and Pant

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£147
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £177K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £147 per square foot) in Dowlais and Pant area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dowlais and Pant over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£240,000£205
Semi-Detached11£185,000£195
Terraced43£115,000£128
Flats1£61,500£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dowlais and Pant

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dowlais and Pant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£108,475£67,000
2017£168,000£129,000£72,775
2018£168,000£113,000£75,000
2019£170,000£125,000£78,500
2020£195,000£112,500£81,000
2021£225,000£115,000£90,000
2022£240,000£168,500£115,000
2023£230,000£150,000£107,000
2024£231,000£185,000£107,250
2025£266,000£182,500£115,000
2026£220,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dowlais and Pant.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dowlais and Pant.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£132£83
2017£150£108£79
2018£146£96£81
2019£158£114£80
2020£185£127£98
2021£210£124£110
2022£208£173£131
2023£235£196£134
2024£216£181£124
2025£205£191£129
2026£276£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dowlais and Pant.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dowlais and Pant in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 20257, Miler Row, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
20 Jun 20256, Miler Row, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
14 Nov 20253, Pant Villas, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2BUTerracedFreehold£78,000
07 Apr 202612, Queen Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2AETerracedFreehold£126,000
24 Mar 202526, Pantyscallog Houses, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2BYTerracedFreehold£79,000

Schools

In the CF48 2AF postcode area, located within Dowlais, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF48 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePantysgallog Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableGellifaelog Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableDowlais Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF48 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF48 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPant StorePant Road, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2BYWalking directions to Pant Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF48 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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
WardDowlais and PantW05001618
ParishPantW04000718
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DowlaisW02000284
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 002BW01001296
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF48 2AF

Is CF48 2AF (Dowlais) safe?

The area around CF48 2AF records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF48 2AF?

The median sale price around CF48 2AF in Dowlais is £125,000 (about £147 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF48 2AF?

There are 3 schools close to CF48 2AF, including Pantysgallog Primary School, Gellifaelog Primary School and Dowlais Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF48 2AF?

CF48 2AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 935 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF48 2AF (Dowlais) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF48 2AF is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.