Postcode CF47 8BB (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8BB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 8BB is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1993 and is an active postcode. CF47 8BB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to CF47 8BB is Wheatsheaf Lane which is centered 17 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station 2 and is 13 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 238 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8BB is Belle Vue and is 40 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 40 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 26, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Wheatsheaf Lane 17 m
Victoria Street 50 m
Glebeland Street 53 m
Market Square 65 m
High Street 79 m
Castle Street 79 m
Post Office Lane 93 m
Graham Street 118 m
John Street 139 m
Avenue De Clichy 140 m
Tramroad Side North 195 m
Castle Yard 195 m
Tramroad Terrace 198 m
Church Street 214 m
Masonic Street 215 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8BB

Introduction January 1993
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 8BB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
30 m
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
30 m
Fresh "N" Fruity Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 28, 2016
36 m
Lunchbox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 12, 2019
36 m
Mary's Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
March 18, 2020
36 m
Number 35 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 8, 2021
36 m
Smithy's Bakery Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
September 14, 2021
36 m
Stardust Arcade Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 14, 2017
36 m
Fresh "N" Fruity Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 28, 2016
36 m
Lunchbox Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
July 12, 2019
36 m
Mary's Bakery Retailers - other 4
Good
March 18, 2020
36 m
Number 35 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
September 8, 2021
36 m
Smithy's Bakery Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
September 14, 2021
36 m
Stardust Arcade Other catering premises 5
Very Good
December 14, 2017
36 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
40 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
40 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
40 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
40 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
40 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
40 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bus Station 2 Bus Stop/Station 13 m
Bus Station 3 Bus Stop/Station 14 m
Bus Station 4 Bus Stop/Station 30 m
Bus Station 1 Bus Stop/Station 32 m
Bus Station 5 Bus Stop/Station 42 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 238 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.64 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.38 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.2 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Glo Valley 1.2 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.29 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.45 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.61 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.79 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.81 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.9 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.91 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.02 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 3.17 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74619600
Longitude -3.37937000
OS Easting 304867
OS Northing 0206178
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