Postcode CF48 2ER 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 2.1 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 17.1% 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 2ER.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 2.1 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 2ER 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.