The postcode CF47 8EL is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CF47 8EL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
CF47 8EL 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 8EL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.
The closest road name to CF47 8EL is Market Square which is centered 72 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Bus Station 10 and is 42 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 211 m away.
The nearest takeaway food is available from Crosswoods Ltd and is 44 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on March 6, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 24.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 3.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for CF47 8EL 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CF47 8EL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CF47 8EL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CF47 8EL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CF47 8EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Cafe & Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 17, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Savers | Exempt February 7, 2020 | 0 m | |
| The Candy Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Greggs Cafe & Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 17, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Poundland | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 4, 2019 | 0 m | |
| Savers | Exempt February 7, 2020 | 0 m | |
| The Candy Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 16, 2021 | 0 m | |
| Crosswoods Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 44 m | |
| Doce Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 44 m | |
| The Tuck In | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 23, 2021 | 44 m | |
| Crosswoods Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 44 m | |
| Doce Cake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2018 | 44 m | |
| The Tuck In | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory June 23, 2021 | 44 m | |
| Holland & Barrett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2020 | 56 m | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 56 m | |
| Wilkinson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2020 | 56 m | |
| Holland & Barrett | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2020 | 56 m | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 20, 2020 | 56 m | |
| Wilkinson | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2020 | 56 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CF47 8EL - Data from Apr 2022
| Bus Station 10 | 42 m | |
| Bus Station | 43 m | |
| Bus Station 11 | 55 m | |
| Bus Station | 59 m | |
| Bus Station 12 | 68 m | |
| Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station | 211 m | |
| Pentre-Bach Rail Station | 2.58 km | |
| Troedyrhiw Rail Station | 4.32 km | |
| Bristol Airport | 61.18 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CF47 8EL - Data from Dec 2021
| Cwm Glo | Valley | 1.12 km |
| Cwm Blacs | Valley | 1.27 km |
| Castle Wood | 1.52 km | |
| Pwll Glas | 1.65 km | |
| Garden Wood | 1.8 km | |
| Pen-y-garn Wood | 2.38 km | |
| Pen-y-lan Hill | 2.72 km | |
| Pwll Annie | 2.8 km | |
| Mynydd Aberdar | 2.84 km | |
| Pwll Taf | 2.93 km | |
| Cwm Taf | Valley | 2.96 km |
| Rees's Wood | 2.98 km | |
| Bunker's Hill Wood | 3.12 km | |
| Cwm Taf Fechan | Valley | 3.24 km |
| Coed Llaindir | 3.24 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 8EL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 17.9 Mbps | 24.2 Mbps | 79.67 Mbps |
| Upload | 1 Mbps | 3.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 7 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 16.6 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 80 | 20 |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | Wales |
| Latitude | 51.74539800 |
| Longitude | -3.37992500 |
| OS Easting | 304827 |
| OS Northing | 0206090 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| South Wales |
| Wales (non-National Park) |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | W06000024 |
| Travel To Work Area | Merthyr Tydfil |
| 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 |
| 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 | W35000488 |
| 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 |