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CF48 4QZ

Mackintosh Street

Merthyr Vale

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Detailed insights for CF48 4QZ

Overview

Postcode CF48 4QZ is located in a rural town, within the Merthyr Vale ward of Merthyr Tydfil in the Wales region, and forms part of the Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year. The nearest station is Merthyr Vale, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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 4QZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Merthyr Vale located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF48 4QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Merthyr Vale

N/A

Walking directions to Merthyr Vale

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
6,385.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.68(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.1(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.82(-25%)
Public order
8.11(-1%)
Other theft
5.12(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
95.83%
Other White
7
2.65%
Other Black
1
0.38%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.38%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
21.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
21.6%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
51.82%
Owns with a mortgage
36
32.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.64%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Merthyr Vale

Median price£152,000
Price per sq ft£142
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£102K – £181K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £142 per square foot) in Merthyr Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £247,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Merthyr Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£230,000£251
Semi-Detached10£178,250£226
Terraced21£105,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Merthyr Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£65,750£64,500
2017£140,000£125,000£57,500
2018£87,000£62,500£70,500
2019£190,995£140,995£72,500
2020£232,995£143,995£81,250
2021£255,995£176,995£85,500
2022£237,000£114,264£107,000
2023£200,000£118,750£105,000
2024£221,000£191,000£110,000
2025£240,000£178,500£115,500
2026£222,500£116,000£80,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£79£69
2017£91£91£62
2018£94£79£73
2019£204£197£87
2020£208£200£92
2021£208£204£97
2022£258£125£114
2023£167£121£126
2024£234£210£114
2025£251£232£124
2026£243£131£90
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Merthyr Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Merthyr Vale in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 4QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 4QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 20258, Wingfield Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4RATerracedFreehold£128,000
19 Dec 202521, Cottrell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QUTerracedFreehold£123,000
05 Dec 202517, Cottrell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QUTerracedFreehold£102,000
27 Jun 20253, Cottrell Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QUTerracedFreehold£180,000
08 Oct 202548, Aberfan Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QLTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the CF48 4QZ 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 4QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYnysowen Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-GrugWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Darren Roberts

Merthyr Vale - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Scott Thomas

Merthyr Vale - 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
WardMerthyr ValeW05001620
ParishMerthyr ValeW04000717
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & BedlinogW02000288
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Merthyr Tydfil 006GW01001961
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF48 4QZ

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

The area around CF48 4QZ records about 78 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 4QZ?

The median sale price around CF48 4QZ in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £152,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF48 4QZ?

There are 2 schools close to CF48 4QZ, including Ynysowen Community Primary School and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF48 4QZ?

The closest station to CF48 4QZ is Merthyr Vale, about 978 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF48 4QZ?

CF48 4QZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 967 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare covering CF48 4QZ is Gerald Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Darren Roberts (Labour Party) and Scott Thomas (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.