CF47 — MERTHYR TYDFIL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CF47

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF47 is £159,589, which is 42% below the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF47 cost 44.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF47 have fallen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£297,932	83
Semi-detached	£182,293	132
Terraced	£121,802	437
Flat	£83,866	28
All types	£159,589	720

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CF47

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 91.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF47 has a crime rate 12% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

31.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

14.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

16.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CF47

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF47 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cyfarthfa Park Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Caedraw Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Gellifaelog Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Gwaunfarren Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

58,972

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF47 are 327.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

327.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF47 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CF47 — MERTHYR TYDFIL

Area Summary

CF47 (MERTHYR TYDFIL) offers affordable property prices (£159,589, 44% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (327 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CF46

TREHARRIS

£176K

▼ 2.0% YoY

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£165K

▼ 10.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF47?

The average house price in CF47 (MERTHYR TYDFIL) is £159,589, based on 720 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.4% over the past year.

Is CF47 a safe area to live?

Crime in CF47 is close to the national average at 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (31.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CF47?

There are 11 schools in or near CF47. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CF47?

Council tax in CF47 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CF47?

The average broadband download speed in CF47 is 327 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CF47 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF47 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 58,972.