Postcode CF47 8AY (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8AY and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 8AY is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in March 2005 and is an active postcode. CF47 8AY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to CF47 8AY is Wheatsheaf Lane which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station 1 and is 21 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 264 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8AY is Belle Vue and is 16 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 16 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 26, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Wheatsheaf Lane 14 m
Glebeland Street 25 m
Castle Street 53 m
Post Office Lane 72 m
Victoria Street 78 m
High Street 94 m
Market Square 94 m
Avenue De Clichy 137 m
John Street 147 m
Graham Street 147 m
Castle Yard 168 m
Tramroad Side North 181 m
Tramroad Terrace 185 m
Roberts Lane 196 m
Church Street 209 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8AY

Introduction March 2005
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 8AY - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
0 m
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
0 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
16 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
16 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
16 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
16 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
16 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
16 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
16 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
16 m
Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
45 m
The Iron Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
45 m
The Winchester Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 14, 2017
45 m
Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
45 m
The Iron Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
45 m
The Winchester Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 14, 2017
45 m
Bonjour Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 2, 2020
51 m
Glebeland Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 5, 2019
51 m
Green Refill Shop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
51 m
Wyndham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 2
Needs Improvement
March 5, 2020
51 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bus Station 1 Bus Stop/Station 21 m
Bus Station 2 Bus Stop/Station 22 m
Bus Station 3 Bus Stop/Station 39 m
Bus Station 4 Bus Stop/Station 51 m
Bus Station 6 Bus Stop/Station 57 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 264 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.67 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.41 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.23 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Glo Valley 1.21 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.31 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.58 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.27 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.77 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.84 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.88 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.88 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.9 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.05 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 3.14 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74646500
Longitude -3.37940700
OS Easting 304865
OS Northing 0206208
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