Postcode CF47 8AL (Merthyr Tydfil) Terminated December 1994

Map showing CF47 8AL and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 8AL is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 1994.CF47 8AL is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

CF47 8AL 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 8AL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to CF47 8AL is Swan Street which is centered 103 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and is 23 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 212 m away.

Policing for CF47 8AL 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 8AL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CF47 8AL, and the approximate distance away.

Swan Street 103 m
Graham Street 132 m
Rhodfa'r Coleg 133 m
Market Square 150 m
Victoria Street 162 m
Three Salmon Street 187 m
Masonic Street 190 m
Wheatsheaf Lane 207 m
High Street 209 m
Avenue De Clichy 210 m
Caedraw Road 212 m
Broad Street 230 m
Gilar Street 237 m
Glebeland Street 243 m
Castle Street 250 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8AL

Introduction January 1980
Termination December 1994
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CF47 8AL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bakestones Merthyr Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
82 m
Cosy Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 8, 2022
82 m
Bakestones Merthyr Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
82 m
Cosy Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 8, 2022
82 m
Holland & Barrett Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 18, 2020
83 m
Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
83 m
Wilkinson Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 18, 2020
83 m
Holland & Barrett Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 18, 2020
83 m
Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 20, 2020
83 m
Wilkinson Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 18, 2020
83 m
Greggs Cafe & Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
June 17, 2019
94 m
Poundland Retailers - other 4
Good
March 4, 2019
94 m
Savers Retailers - other Exempt
February 7, 2020
94 m
The Candy Hut Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 16, 2021
94 m
Greggs Cafe & Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
June 17, 2019
94 m
Poundland Retailers - other 4
Good
March 4, 2019
94 m
Savers Retailers - other Exempt
February 7, 2020
94 m
The Candy Hut Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 16, 2021
94 m
Fresh Dill Retailers - other 4
Good
July 20, 2021
120 m
High Street Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 30, 2015
120 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CF47 8AL - Data from Apr 2022

Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 Bus Stop/Station 23 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 Bus Stop/Station 25 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 3 Bus Stop/Station 27 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 4 Bus Stop/Station 30 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5 Bus Stop/Station 34 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 212 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.52 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.26 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.14 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CF47 8AL - Data from Dec 2021

Cwm Glo Valley 1.05 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.24 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.59 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.7 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.46 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.62 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.8 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.83 km
Cwm Taf Valley 2.89 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.98 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.06 km
Cefn Pennar Hill Or Mountain 3.17 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.2 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 3.32 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74458400
Longitude -3.38029100
OS Easting 304800
OS Northing 0206000
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

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 W35002138
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