Postcode insights

CF48 2TW

Pontsarn Close

Vaynor

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Detailed insights for CF48 2TW

Overview

Postcode CF48 2TW is located in a rural hamlet, 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 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 2.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £37,194 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
10.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.78(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.73(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.31(+68%)
Public order
12.31(+50%)
Other theft
6.16(+34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
98.17%
Other
3
1.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.46%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
39.58%
No qualifications
30
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14.58%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
50%
Owns with a mortgage
31
29.81%
Other social rented
6
5.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.81%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Vaynor

Median price£153,476
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£129K – £266K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £153,476 (about £186 per square foot) in Vaynor area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £465,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vaynor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£325,000£236
Semi-Detached11£140,000£176
Terraced13£131,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vaynor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vaynor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,950£120,000£75,000
2017£219,950£93,250£84,300
2018£230,000£90,000£107,500
2019£327,500£120,000£90,000
2020£185,000£185,250£107,500
2021£300,000£140,000£112,000
2022£340,000£140,000£140,000
2023£264,995£163,975£130,000
2024£329,995£135,000£142,500
2025£349,995£137,500£130,000
2026£345,000£207,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vaynor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vaynor.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£120£85
2017£153£101£83
2018£173£113£124
2019£211£139£110
2020£196£180£118
2021£215£144£139
2022£232£146£157
2023£262£179£138
2024£262£156£156
2025£247£177£142
2026£285£232£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vaynor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 2TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 2TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 20251, Pontsarn Close, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TWDetachedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the CF48 2TW postcode area, located within Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF48 2TW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicablePen-Y-Dre High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Clive Tovey

Vaynor - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Lisa Victoria Mytton

Vaynor - 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
WardVaynorW05001626
ParishVaynorW04000881
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gurnos, Trefechan & PontsticillW02000415
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 008FW01001898
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF48 2TW

Is CF48 2TW (Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill) safe?

The area around CF48 2TW records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2TW?

The median sale price around CF48 2TW in Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill is £153,476 (about £186 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF48 2TW?

There is 1 school close to CF48 2TW, including Pen-Y-Dre High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF48 2TW?

CF48 2TW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 502 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF48 2TW (Gurnos, Trefechan & Pontsticill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF48 2TW is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Clive Tovey (Independent) and Lisa Victoria Mytton (Independent).

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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.