CF48 — MERTHYR TYDFIL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CF48

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF48 is £165,018, which is 40% below the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF48 cost 42.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF48 have fallen 10.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£300,824	165
Semi-detached	£171,045	205
Terraced	£112,264	522
Flat	£74,000	16
All types	£165,018	954

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CF48

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

With 61.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF48 has a crime rate well 24% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CF48

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF48 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Abercanaid Community School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pantysgallog Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Heolgerrig Community School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ynysowen Community Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary School	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 CF48 are 264.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 88% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

264.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF48 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

CF48 — MERTHYR TYDFIL

Area Summary

CF48 (MERTHYR TYDFIL) offers affordable property prices (£165,018, 43% below national average), low crime (24% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (264 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF48?

The average house price in CF48 (MERTHYR TYDFIL) is £165,018, based on 954 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 43% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.8% over the past year.

Is CF48 a safe area to live?

Crime in CF48 is significantly below the national average (61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CF48?

There are 11 schools in or near CF48. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CF48?

Council tax in CF48 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 CF48?

The average broadband download speed in CF48 is 264 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 61%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CF48 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF48 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 58,972.