Postcode CF47 8XB (Merthyr Tydfil) Terminated December 1997

Map showing CF47 8XB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 8XB is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in August 1993 and terminated in December 1997.CF47 8XB is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

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

The closest road name to CF47 8XB is Brewery Mews which is centered 10 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Park View and is 90 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 647 m away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 8XB is The Taffy and is 122 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 64 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 24, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Brewery Mews 10 m
Cambrian Street 17 m
Cwrt Y Bragdy 33 m
Sand Street 39 m
William Street 40 m
Vulcan Road 49 m
Upper Edward Street 52 m
Lower Edward Street 54 m
Moriah Street 59 m
David Street 78 m
Garth Street 92 m
Quarry Row 112 m
Tudor Terrace 120 m
Bethesda Street 131 m
A4102 154 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 8XB

Introduction August 1993
Termination December 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 8XB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Nisa Local Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 18, 2020
58 m
Nisa Local Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
February 18, 2020
58 m
Chun Fay Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2021
64 m
Chun Fay Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 24, 2021
64 m
The Taffy Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
122 m
The Taffy Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
122 m
DWP Merthyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
144 m
DWP Merthyr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 28, 2019
144 m
Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
176 m
Dowlais Crumbs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
176 m
Red Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
177 m
Red Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
177 m
Spar Merthyr Food & Wines Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2019
177 m
Spar Merthyr Food & Wines Retailers - other 4
Good
July 2, 2019
177 m
Frederick House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 10, 2022
206 m
Masonic Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
206 m
Merthyr Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 14, 2019
206 m
Tregenna Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2019
206 m
Frederick House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 1
Needs Major Improvement
February 10, 2022
206 m
Masonic Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 22, 2019
206 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Park View Bus Stop/Station 90 m
Park View Bus Stop/Station 109 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 123 m
St Mary`s RC Church Bus Stop/Station 131 m
Brecon Road Spar Bus Stop/Station 220 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 647 m
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 3.06 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 4.79 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.57 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.24 km
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km
Cwm Glo Valley 1.37 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.66 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.88 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.5 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.5 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.55 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.63 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.75 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.75 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 2.88 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.02 km
Pen-y-lan Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.18 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.74974200
Longitude -3.38136100
OS Easting 304737
OS Northing 0206575
OS Positional Quality Postcode sector mean, (mainly PO Boxes)

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