Postcode CF47 8LG (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8LG and nearby postcodes

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

CF47 8LG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0 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 8LG as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood.

The closest road name to CF47 8LG is Bethesda Street which is centered 51 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Park View and is 170 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 626 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8LG is The Taffy and is 166 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 19, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Chun Fay Takeaway and is 149 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 24, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Bethesda Street 51 m
Sand Street 60 m
Quarry Row 65 m
Dixon Street 67 m
Vulcan Road 74 m
Cambrian Street 81 m
William Street 99 m
Lower Edward Street 101 m
Brewery Mews 102 m
Moriah Street 104 m
Upper Edward Street 111 m
Vincent Place 113 m
Cwrt Y Bragdy 126 m
David Street 138 m
Garth Street 146 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8LG

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 8LG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
DWP Merthyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
68 m
DWP Merthyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
68 m
Red Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
103 m
Red Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
103 m
Nisa Local Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 18, 2020
143 m
Nisa Local Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 18, 2020
143 m
Chun Fay Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2021
149 m
Chun Fay Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2021
149 m
Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 3, 2019
155 m
Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 3, 2019
155 m
The Taffy Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
166 m
The Taffy Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
166 m
Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
209 m
Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
209 m
The Salvation Army Corps Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 24, 2018
219 m
Ty Gwyn Newydd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 30, 2019
219 m
The Salvation Army Corps Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 24, 2018
219 m
Ty Gwyn Newydd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 30, 2019
219 m
Spar Merthyr Food & Wines Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2019
220 m
Spar Merthyr Food & Wines Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2019
220 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Park View Bus Stop/Station 170 m
Park View Bus Stop/Station 177 m
Coffins Row Bus Stop/Station 193 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Heol SO Davies Bus Stop/Station 215 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 626 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 3.03 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.77 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.58 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.07 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.23 km
Cwm Glo Valley 1.27 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.66 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.94 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.46 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.54 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.8 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.8 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.1 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74915500
Longitude -3.38235700
OS Easting 304667
OS Northing 0206511
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
153
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

South Wales

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Electoral Ward Park
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 W35002139
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 004C
Output Area / Small Area 7A1