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CF48

MERTHYR TYDFIL

Cardiff, Wales, England

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CF48 encompasses MERTHYR TYDFIL and its surrounding areas in Cardiff, Wales.

Avg price £165,018
1yr change ▼ 10.8%
Crime 24% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£165,018

▼ 10.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

43% below national avg

Crime Rate

61.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

24% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

264 Mbps

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.

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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

£153K £160K £167K £174K £181K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

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 CF48 are 264.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 88% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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264.0 Mbps

Avg Download

48.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

61%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about CF48 MERTHYR TYDFIL

What is the average house price in CF48 MERTHYR TYDFIL?
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 MERTHYR TYDFIL 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 is the population of CF48 MERTHYR TYDFIL?
The population of CF48 (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 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 are schools like in CF48 MERTHYR TYDFIL?
There are 11 schools in or near CF48. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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