Postcode CF47 8AU (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8AU and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 8AU is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CF47 8AU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to CF47 8AU is Glebeland Street which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station 2 and is 36 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 263 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8AU is Belle Vue and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 10, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wrap N Roll and is 0 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 26, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 54.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 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 8AU 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 8AU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Glebeland Street 14 m
Wheatsheaf Lane 23 m
Post Office Lane 57 m
Castle Street 59 m
Victoria Street 83 m
High Street 88 m
Market Square 99 m
John Street 137 m
Graham Street 151 m
Avenue De Clichy 152 m
Castle Yard 155 m
Tramroad Side North 165 m
Tramroad Terrace 169 m
Roberts Lane 181 m
Church Street 194 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8AU

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 8AU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
0 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
0 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
0 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
0 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
0 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
0 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
0 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
0 m
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
16 m
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
16 m
Bonjour Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
35 m
Glebeland Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
35 m
Green Refill Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
35 m
Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
March 5, 2020
35 m
Bonjour Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
35 m
Glebeland Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
35 m
Green Refill Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
35 m
Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
March 5, 2020
35 m
Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
37 m
The Iron Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
37 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bus Station 2 Bus Stop/Station 36 m
Bus Station 1 Bus Stop/Station 37 m
Bus Station 3 Bus Stop/Station 51 m
Bus Station 4 Bus Stop/Station 65 m
Bus Station 6 Bus Stop/Station 73 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 263 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.67 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.41 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.22 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Glo Valley 1.23 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.31 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.59 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.78 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.85 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.89 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.91 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.05 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 3.13 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 8AU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 78.8 Mbps 54.9 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 9.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps - -
2-5 Mbps - -
5-10 Mbps - -
10-30 Mbps 21.4 1.2
30-300 Mbps 71.7 13.9
300+ Mbps - -

Gas Consumption

13 meters consuming 121,169 kWh - mean 9,321 kWh : median 4,945 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

9 meters consuming 19,411 kWh - mean 2,157 kWh : median 1,141 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF47 8AU - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74654400
Longitude -3.37921700
OS Easting 304879
OS Northing 0206216
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 W35000484
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