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CF47

MERTHYR TYDFIL

Cardiff, Wales, England

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CF47 is the postcode district for MERTHYR TYDFIL, located in Cardiff, Wales.

Avg price £159,589
1yr change ▼ 2.4%
Crime 12% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£159,589

▼ 2.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% below national avg

Crime Rate

91.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

12% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

327 Mbps

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.

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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

£152K £155K £159K £162K £166K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

58,972

Population

62

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.

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327.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about CF47 MERTHYR TYDFIL

What is the average house price in CF47 MERTHYR TYDFIL?
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 MERTHYR TYDFIL 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 is the population of CF47 MERTHYR TYDFIL?
The population of CF47 (MERTHYR TYDFIL) is approximately 58,972 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in CF47 MERTHYR TYDFIL?
There are 11 schools in or near CF47. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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