Postcode insights

CF48 4LP

Oaklands

Plymouth

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Detailed insights for CF48 4LP

Overview

Postcode CF48 4LP is located in an urban city, within the Plymouth ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year. The nearest station is Troed-Y-Rhiw, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.8%

Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 4LP.

Transport

The nearest station is Troed-Y-Rhiw located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF48 4LP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Troed-Y-Rhiw

N/A

Walking directions to Troed-Y-Rhiw

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
71.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.61(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.95(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+57%)
Shoplifting
8.81(+37%)
Public order
8.14(-1%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
98.95%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
28.03%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.76%
No qualifications
44
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
56.92%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.77%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Plymouth

Median price£132,500
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £157K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £156 per square foot) in Plymouth area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plymouth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£325,000£308
Semi-Detached7£154,000£172
Terraced30£130,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plymouth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymouth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,500£126,000£76,000
2017£184,975£110,000£80,000
2018£174,000£92,000£77,725
2019£240,000£123,500£89,000
2020£197,500£118,750£77,500
2021£410,000£137,500£95,775
2022£249,975£145,000£110,500
2023£282,500£135,000£121,500
2024£244,000£145,000£105,000
2025£245,000£147,000£135,000
2026£325,000£170,000£126,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plymouth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plymouth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119£141£93
2017£152£105£90
2018£152£103£90
2019£187£120£102
2020£200£174£92
2021£210£127£117
2022£194£147£129
2023£233£148£137
2024£169£146£130
2025£237£170£151
2026£308£216£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plymouth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 4LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 4LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202536, Oaklands, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4LPTerracedFreehold£157,500
12 Dec 202520, Brynhyfryd Villas, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
04 Dec 202513, Woodlands, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4LSSemi-DetachedFreehold£154,000
21 Nov 20254, Edward Stephens Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4LLTerracedFreehold£122,500
01 Jul 202520, Lower Mount Pleasant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4LTTerracedFreehold£92,500

Schools

In the CF48 4LP postcode area, located within Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF48 4LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAfon Taf High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableTroedyrhiw Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYnysowen Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF48 4LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Nadine Williams-Price

Plymouth - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Brent Anthony Carter

Plymouth - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Gareth Lewis

Plymouth - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

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
WardPlymouthW05001623
ParishTroed-y-rhiwW04000723
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & BedlinogW02000288
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 006EW01001312
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF48 4LP

Is CF48 4LP (Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog) safe?

The area around CF48 4LP records about 75 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF48 4LP?

The median sale price around CF48 4LP in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £132,500 (about £156 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF48 4LP?

There are 3 schools close to CF48 4LP, including Afon Taf High School, Troedyrhiw Primary School and Ynysowen Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF48 4LP?

The closest station to CF48 4LP is Troed-Y-Rhiw, about 605 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF48 4LP?

CF48 4LP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF48 4LP (Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF48 4LP is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Nadine Williams-Price (Labour Party), Brent Anthony Carter (Labour Party) and Gareth Lewis (Labour Party).

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.