Postcode CF47 8JB (Merthyr Tydfil) Terminated June 1997

Map showing CF47 8JB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 8JB is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 1997.CF47 8JB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to CF47 8JB is Castle Street which is centered 60 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bus Station 16 and is 98 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 376 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8JB is The Iron Dragon and is 87 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 115 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 26, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Castle Street 60 m
Glebeland Street 104 m
Avenue De Clichy 126 m
Wheatsheaf Lane 126 m
Post Office Lane 128 m
Castle Yard 144 m
Teras Abermorlais 160 m
Penry Street 177 m
Victoria Street 189 m
Roberts Lane 189 m
A4102 200 m
High Street 204 m
Market Square 204 m
Garth Street 223 m
New Castle Street 224 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8JB

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 1997
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 8JB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Salvation Army Corps Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 24, 2018
32 m
Ty Gwyn Newydd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 30, 2019
32 m
The Salvation Army Corps Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 24, 2018
32 m
Ty Gwyn Newydd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 30, 2019
32 m
Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
87 m
The Iron Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
87 m
The Winchester Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 14, 2017
87 m
Castle Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 18, 2020
87 m
The Iron Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
87 m
The Winchester Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 14, 2017
87 m
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
113 m
Busy Bee Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 15, 2021
113 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
115 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
115 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
115 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
115 m
Belle Vue Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2017
115 m
Narrow Gauge Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
February 7, 2019
115 m
VNU Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 9, 2018
115 m
Wrap N Roll Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 26, 2021
115 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Bus Station 16 Bus Stop/Station 98 m
Bus Station 1 Bus Stop/Station 109 m
Bus Station 15 Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Bus Station 14 Bus Stop/Station 121 m
Bus Station 6 Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 376 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.78 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.52 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.34 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Glo Valley 1.21 km
Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.42 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.47 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.6 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.16 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.67 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.77 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.78 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.86 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.9 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.92 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 3.03 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.16 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74728100
Longitude -3.38037300
OS Easting 304800
OS Northing 0206300
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 W35000486
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