Postcode CF47 9AB (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 9AB and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 9AB is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CF47 9AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CF47 9AB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.2 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 9AB as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to CF47 9AB is Alexandra Close which is centered 28 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gwaunfarren School and is 139 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 1.13 km away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 9AB is Penydarren Social Club and is 128 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 4, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Tasty pizza and is 285 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 21, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 58.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.4 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for CF47 9AB 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 9AB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to CF47 9AB, and the approximate distance away.

Alexandra Close 28 m
Tramroad Lane 54 m
Alexandra Road 62 m
Gwendoline Street 78 m
Heritage Court 117 m
Dol Fieri 153 m
Gwaunfarren Grove 172 m
Bishops Grove 206 m
Penydarren Gardens 221 m
Gwynnes Close 245 m
St Mary's Close 257 m
The Grove 259 m
Penydarren Park 263 m
Trevethick Street 281 m
Plantation Close 294 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 9AB

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 9AB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gwaunfarren School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
128 m
Penydarren Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 4, 2017
128 m
Gwaunfarren School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
128 m
Penydarren Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 4, 2017
128 m
Merthyr West End Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
237 m
Merthyr West End Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
237 m
Tasty pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 21, 2020
285 m
Tasty pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 21, 2020
285 m
Bishop Hedley High School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2019
310 m
Bishop Hedley High School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2019
310 m
Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
369 m
Ocean House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2020
369 m
Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
369 m
Ocean House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2020
369 m
Giddy kiddys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
381 m
Giddy kiddys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
381 m
Ocean Fish Bar and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 17, 2022
402 m
Sanger Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 12, 2019
402 m
Ocean Fish Bar and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 17, 2022
402 m
Sanger Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 12, 2019
402 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CF47 9AB - Data from Apr 2022

Gwaunfarren School Bus Stop/Station 139 m
High Street Nursing Home Bus Stop/Station 174 m
The Grove Bus Stop/Station 180 m
The Grove Bus Stop/Station 184 m
Gwaelodygarth Bus Stop/Station 190 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 1.13 km
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 3.4 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 5.07 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.57 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CF47 9AB - Data from Dec 2021

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 993 m
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.45 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.54 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 1.88 km
Cwm Glo Valley 2.07 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.24 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.4 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.41 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.46 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.72 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.81 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 3.52 km
Cwm Taf Valley 3.78 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 9AB - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 59.9 Mbps 58.5 Mbps 75.45 Mbps
Upload 16.5 Mbps 15.4 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% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 58.5 15.5
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

5 meters consuming 65,706 kWh - mean 13,141 kWh : median 16,040 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

6 meters consuming 21,100 kWh - mean 3,517 kWh : median 3,424 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF47 9AB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.75456800
Longitude -3.37464100
OS Easting 305211
OS Northing 0207103
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
731
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
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 W35002130
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 003C
Output Area / Small Area 8A1