Postcode CF47 8LU (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 8LU and nearby postcodes

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

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

The closest road name to CF47 8LU is Moriah Street which is centered 14 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Park View and is 76 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 576 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8LU is The Taffy and is 63 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 71 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 24, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 51.4 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.6 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 1.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Moriah Street 14 m
Lower Edward Street 19 m
Upper Edward Street 27 m
William Street 33 m
David Street 39 m
Garth Street 43 m
Sand Street 58 m
Cambrian Street 61 m
Cwrt Y Bragdy 75 m
Brewery Mews 81 m
A4102 97 m
Teras Abermorlais 98 m
Vulcan Road 108 m
Quarry Row 153 m
Bethesda Street 154 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8LU

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 8LU - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Park View Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Park View Bus Stop/Station 79 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 132 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Coffins Row Bus Stop/Station 283 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 576 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 2.99 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.72 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.5 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.1 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.3 km
Cwm Glo Valley 1.34 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.41 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.59 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.56 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.57 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.62 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.69 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.82 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.82 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.89 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.08 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.12 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 40 Mbps 51.4 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 10 Mbps 11.6 Mbps 20 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% 22 1
30-300 Mbps 100% 63.2 15.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 107,666 kWh - mean 9,788 kWh : median 8,941 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF47 8LU - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74918200
Longitude -3.38085100
OS Easting 304771
OS Northing 0206512
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