Postcode CF47 8BG (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8BG and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to CF47 8BG is Glebeland Street which is centered 23 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station 1 and is 58 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 298 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8BG is The Iron Dragon and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on December 11, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Wrap N Roll and is 37 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 26, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Glebeland Street 23 m
Castle Street 42 m
Post Office Lane 48 m
Wheatsheaf Lane 57 m
High Street 120 m
Victoria Street 120 m
Castle Yard 125 m
Market Square 136 m
Avenue De Clichy 154 m
Roberts Lane 157 m
Tramroad Side North 159 m
John Street 160 m
Tramroad Terrace 164 m
New Castle Street 176 m
Graham Street 188 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8BG

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 8BG - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bus Station 1 Bus Stop/Station 58 m
Bus Station 2 Bus Stop/Station 66 m
Bus Station 3 Bus Stop/Station 84 m
Bus Station 16 Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Bus Station 6 Bus Stop/Station 92 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 298 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.71 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.44 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.25 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Glo Valley 1.24 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.34 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.38 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.56 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.68 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.22 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.76 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.86 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.09 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 3.09 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 3.09 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74686600
Longitude -3.37932900
OS Easting 304872
OS Northing 0206252
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