Postcode CF47 8BD (Merthyr Tydfil) Terminated June 1996

Map showing CF47 8BD and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 8BD is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1996.CF47 8BD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to CF47 8BD is Castle Street which is centered 57 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station 16 and is 4 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 299 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8BD is Belle Vue and is 81 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 81 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 26, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Castle Street 57 m
Wheatsheaf Lane 69 m
Avenue De Clichy 72 m
Glebeland Street 83 m
Victoria Street 112 m
Market Square 124 m
Post Office Lane 132 m
High Street 149 m
Penry Street 167 m
Graham Street 173 m
Rhodfa'r Coleg 197 m
John Street 208 m
Castle Yard 208 m
Tramroad Side North 244 m
Roberts Lane 244 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8BD

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1996
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 8BD - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
65 m
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
65 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
81 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
81 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
81 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
81 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
81 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
81 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
81 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
81 m
Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
89 m
The Iron Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
89 m
The Winchester Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 14, 2017
89 m
Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
89 m
The Iron Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
89 m
The Winchester Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 14, 2017
89 m
Crosswoods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
98 m
Doce Cake Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
98 m
The Tuck In Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
June 23, 2021
98 m
Crosswoods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 6, 2019
98 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bus Station 16 Bus Stop/Station 4 m
Bus Station 15 Bus Stop/Station 10 m
Bus Station 14 Bus Stop/Station 22 m
Bus Station 6 Bus Stop/Station 28 m
Bus Station 13 Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 299 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.69 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.43 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.27 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Glo Valley 1.15 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.36 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.4 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.54 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.26 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.72 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.82 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.84 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.87 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.07 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 3.13 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 3.13 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74638200
Longitude -3.38034600
OS Easting 304800
OS Northing 0206200
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 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