Postcode CF48 4RF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.3 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 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.8% 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.
The average income per household in Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog is £38,905 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF48 4RF.
The nearest station is Merthyr Vale located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Merthyr Vale | N/A | Walking directions to Merthyr Vale |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £230,000 | £251 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £178,250 | £226 |
| Terraced | 21 | £105,000 | £116 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF48 4RF.
In the CF48 4RF postcode area, located within Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF48 4RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Roberts
Merthyr Vale - Elected 5 May 2022
Scott Thomas
Merthyr Vale - Elected 5 May 2022
Gerald Jones
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF48 4RF 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.
The median sale price around CF48 4RF 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.
There are 2 schools close to CF48 4RF, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd-Y-Grug and Ynysowen Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF48 4RF is Merthyr Vale, about 572 m away.
CF48 4RF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 385 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 4RF 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).
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.