Postcode CF47 0LJ (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 0LJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 0LJ is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CF47 0LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CF47 0LJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CF47 0LJ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to CF47 0LJ is Penydarren Road which is centered 35 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Trevithick Memorial and is 38 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 765 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 0LJ is Merthyr Town Football Club and is 277 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 14, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Hong Shan Takeaway and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on September 23, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 57.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CF47 0LJ is covered by the South Wales police force association and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to CF47 0LJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CF47 0LJ, and the approximate distance away.

Penydarren Road 35 m
The Rink 85 m
Danyparc 107 m
Penyard Road 113 m
Taff Vale Court 123 m
Penydarren Park 163 m
Gwynnes Close 180 m
Trevethick Street 188 m
Tai Penyard 201 m
Penydarren Gardens 216 m
Heritage Court 259 m
Park Terrace 263 m
Pontmorlais West 281 m
Old Mill Lane 325 m
Alexandra Road 327 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 0LJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CF47 0LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
0 m
Ocean House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2020
0 m
Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
0 m
Ocean House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2020
0 m
Tasty pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 21, 2020
100 m
Tasty pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 21, 2020
100 m
Choi Shing Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 6, 2021
160 m
Murrays Grillhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 16, 2021
160 m
One Stop Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
September 24, 2018
160 m
The Morlais Castle Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
160 m
Trevethick Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 19, 2019
160 m
Choi Shing Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
July 6, 2021
160 m
Murrays Grillhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
March 16, 2021
160 m
One Stop Shop Retailers - other 4
Good
September 24, 2018
160 m
The Morlais Castle Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 9, 2021
160 m
Trevethick Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
March 19, 2019
160 m
Frederick House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 10, 2022
277 m
Masonic Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
277 m
Merthyr Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 14, 2019
277 m
Tregenna Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2019
277 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CF47 0LJ - Data from Apr 2022

Trevithick Memorial Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Trevithick Memorial Bus Stop/Station 122 m
High Street Nursing Home Bus Stop/Station 151 m
Gwaelodygarth Bus Stop/Station 180 m
High Street Nursing Home Bus Stop/Station 204 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 765 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 3.06 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.74 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.34 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CF47 0LJ - Data from Dec 2021

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.53 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.53 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.55 km
Cwm Glo Valley 1.79 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.86 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.54 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.73 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.84 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.86 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 3.35 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.43 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 0LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 74.8 Mbps 57.3 Mbps 78.12 Mbps
Upload 17.2 Mbps 14 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 14 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 62.8 15.6
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 104,982 kWh - mean 9,544 kWh : median 8,156 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

10 meters consuming 21,892 kWh - mean 2,189 kWh : median 2,447 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF47 0LJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.75125500
Longitude -3.37498900
OS Easting 305180
OS Northing 0206735
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
337
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

South Wales

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Electoral Ward Town
Local Authority District Merthyr Tydfil
European Electoral Region Wales
Local Learning and Skills Council South Wales

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code W06000024
Travel To Work Area Merthyr Tydfil

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Challenged diversity
Subgroup: Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Merthyr Tydfil BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Wales (not covered)
Workplace Zone W35002136
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 004D
Output Area / Small Area 7A1