Postcode CF47 8LP (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8LP and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to CF47 8LP is Moriah Street which is centered 43 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Park View and is 95 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 551 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8LP is The Taffy and is 67 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 99 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 8LP 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 8LP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Moriah Street 43 m
Lower Edward Street 47 m
Upper Edward Street 56 m
William Street 60 m
Garth Street 61 m
David Street 62 m
Sand Street 74 m
Cambrian Street 84 m
Teras Abermorlais 88 m
A4102 98 m
Cwrt Y Bragdy 104 m
Brewery Mews 106 m
Vulcan Road 126 m
Bethesda Street 155 m
Dixon Street 159 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8LP

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 8LP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Taffy Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
67 m
The Taffy Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
67 m
DWP Merthyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
98 m
DWP Merthyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
98 m
Chun Fay Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2021
99 m
Chun Fay Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2021
99 m
Nisa Local Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 18, 2020
152 m
Nisa Local Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 18, 2020
152 m
The Salvation Army Corps Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 24, 2018
154 m
Ty Gwyn Newydd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 30, 2019
154 m
The Salvation Army Corps Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
April 24, 2018
154 m
Ty Gwyn Newydd Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
October 30, 2019
154 m
The Vulcan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 11, 2021
203 m
The Vulcan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
August 11, 2021
203 m
Red Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
206 m
Red Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
206 m
Frederick House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 10, 2022
207 m
Masonic Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
207 m
Merthyr Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 14, 2019
207 m
Tregenna Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2019
207 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Park View Bus Stop/Station 95 m
Park View Bus Stop/Station 104 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 158 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 165 m
Coffins Row Bus Stop/Station 269 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 551 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.96 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.69 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.48 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Cwm Glo Valley 1.32 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.32 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.57 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.56 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.63 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.72 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.85 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.85 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.09 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.11 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 8LP - 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 51.74892000
Longitude -3.38090100
OS Easting 304767
OS Northing 0206483
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