Postcode CF48 3LW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dowlais has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 352 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Dowlais has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
The average income per household in Dowlais is £38,626 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 3LW.
The nearest station is Merthyr Tydfil located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £240,000 | £205 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £185,000 | £195 |
| Terraced | 43 | £115,000 | £128 |
| Flats | 1 | £61,500 | £133 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 3LW.
In the CF48 3LW postcode area, located within Dowlais, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF48 3LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Store | 17-19 High Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3HB | Walking directions to Premier Store |
Elected local representatives for CF48 3LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF48 3LW records about 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around CF48 3LW in Dowlais is £125,000 (about £147 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CF48 3LW, including Gellifaelog Primary School, Dowlais Primary School and Pantysgallog Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
CF48 3LW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 352 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 3LW is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.
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.