Postcode CF47 9AF (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 9AF and nearby postcodes

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

CF47 9AF is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 9AF as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to CF47 9AF is Gwaunfarren Grove which is centered 44 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gwaunfarren School and is 44 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 1.25 km away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 9AF is Penydarren Social Club and is 0 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on May 4, 2017. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ocean Fish Bar and Kebab and is 392 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 17, 2022.

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

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

Nearby Roads

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

Gwaunfarren Grove 44 m
Tramroad Lane 120 m
Alexandra Close 147 m
Billingham Crescent 165 m
Alexandra Road 169 m
Gwendoline Street 206 m
Bishops Grove 236 m
Heritage Court 236 m
Chase View 246 m
Dol Fieri 255 m
Gwaelodygarth Close 262 m
St Mary's Close 270 m
The Grove 315 m
Plantation Close 334 m
Gwaunfarren Road 406 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 9AF

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 9AF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Gwaunfarren School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
0 m
Penydarren Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 4, 2017
0 m
Gwaunfarren School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
0 m
Penydarren Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 4, 2017
0 m
Bishop Hedley High School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2019
241 m
Bishop Hedley High School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2019
241 m
Merthyr West End Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
298 m
Merthyr West End Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
May 19, 2021
298 m
Nisa Stores Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 23, 2021
318 m
Nisa Stores Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
August 23, 2021
318 m
Ocean Fish Bar and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 17, 2022
392 m
Sanger Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 12, 2019
392 m
Ocean Fish Bar and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 17, 2022
392 m
Sanger Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
November 12, 2019
392 m
Tasty pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 21, 2020
412 m
Tasty pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
September 21, 2020
412 m
Giddy kiddys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
473 m
Giddy kiddys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 5, 2019
473 m
Hong Shan Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 23, 2021
494 m
Ocean House Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 22, 2020
494 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Gwaunfarren School Bus Stop/Station 44 m
Gwaunfarren Baths Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Gwaunfarren Baths Bus Stop/Station 113 m
Billingham Crescent Bus Stop/Station 156 m
The Grove Bus Stop/Station 217 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 1.25 km
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 3.53 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 5.19 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.67 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 928 m
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.42 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 2.01 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.13 km
Cwm Glo Valley 2.16 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.28 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.29 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.34 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.65 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.77 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 3.56 km
Pitwellt Pond Inland Water 3.72 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for CF47 9AF - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.75570200
Longitude -3.37499000
OS Easting 305190
OS Northing 0207229
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1012
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

South Wales

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney
Electoral Ward Penydarren
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 W35002126
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Merthyr Tydfil 002E
Output Area / Small Area 8A1