Postcode CF47 8LN (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8LN and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to CF47 8LN is Sand Street which is centered 21 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Park View and is 131 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 620 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8LN is The Taffy and is 132 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 110 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 24, 2021.

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

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Sand Street 21 m
Cambrian Street 43 m
Vulcan Road 57 m
William Street 60 m
Lower Edward Street 63 m
Moriah Street 67 m
Brewery Mews 67 m
Upper Edward Street 72 m
Quarry Row 84 m
Bethesda Street 86 m
Cwrt Y Bragdy 88 m
David Street 100 m
Dixon Street 106 m
Garth Street 110 m
Vincent Place 141 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8LN

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 8LN - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Park View Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Park View Bus Stop/Station 139 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 174 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 182 m
Coffins Row Bus Stop/Station 231 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 620 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 3.03 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.76 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.56 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.24 km
Cwm Glo Valley 1.31 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.65 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.92 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.49 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.53 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.56 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.67 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.79 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.79 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.83 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.07 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.12 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 8LN - 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%

Gas Consumption

6 meters consuming 62,576 kWh - mean 10,429 kWh : median 11,176 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF47 8LN - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74930500
Longitude -3.38184000
OS Easting 304703
OS Northing 0206527
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