Postcode CF48 2EL is located in a rural town, within the Vaynor ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 2.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 43.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 2EL.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £138,500 in Vaynor area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £329,995 |
| Flats | 7 | £60,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Vaynor
In the CF48 2EL postcode area, located within Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.