Postcode CF47 8HB (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8HB and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to CF47 8HB is Swan Street which is centered 97 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 and is 83 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 244 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8HB is The Welsh Bar and is 154 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on September 3, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Truffles and is 122 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 19, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 50.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 9.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 0.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Swan Street 97 m
Caedraw Road 124 m
Three Salmon Street 138 m
Rhodfa'r Coleg 186 m
Broad Street 202 m
Graham Street 214 m
Gilar Street 218 m
Masonic Street 229 m
Market Square 246 m
Victoria Street 259 m
Cae'r Wern 264 m
Court Street 269 m
Yew Street 294 m
High Street 301 m
Avenue De Clichy 306 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8HB

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 8HB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bradleys Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 12, 2021
122 m
Kiosk Retailers - other 4
Good
November 3, 2021
122 m
Truffles Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 19, 2021
122 m
Bradleys Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 12, 2021
122 m
Kiosk Retailers - other 4
Good
November 3, 2021
122 m
Truffles Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 19, 2021
122 m
New Crown Inn Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
July 13, 2021
154 m
Papa John's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 20, 2020
154 m
The Welsh Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
154 m
New Crown Inn Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
July 13, 2021
154 m
Papa John's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 20, 2020
154 m
The Welsh Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 3, 2020
154 m
The Hideout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 23, 2021
157 m
The Hideout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 23, 2021
157 m
Caedraw Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
159 m
Caedraw Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 5, 2020
159 m
Bakestones Merthyr Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
165 m
Cosy Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 8, 2022
165 m
Bakestones Merthyr Market Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 30, 2021
165 m
Cosy Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 8, 2022
165 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1 Bus Stop/Station 83 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 Bus Stop/Station 85 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 3 Bus Stop/Station 88 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 4 Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Merthyr Bus Station Stand 5 Bus Stop/Station 93 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 244 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.43 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.18 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.08 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Glo Valley 992 m
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.2 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.69 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.78 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.96 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.52 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.56 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.77 km
Cwm Taf Valley 2.81 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.87 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 3.04 km
Cefn Pennar Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.31 km
Mynydd Gethin Hill Or Mountain 3.4 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 8HB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 53.5 Mbps 50.7 Mbps 78.04 Mbps
Upload 11.5 Mbps 9.9 Mbps 16.69 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 56.5 11.3
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

12 meters consuming 68,033 kWh - mean 5,669 kWh : median 5,228 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

12 meters consuming 26,007 kWh - mean 2,167 kWh : median 1,678 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF47 8HB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74365600
Longitude -3.38046600
OS Easting 304786
OS Northing 0205897
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 W35002138
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