Postcode CF47 9BJ (Merthyr Tydfil)

Map showing CF47 9BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode CF47 9BJ is located in Merthyr Tydfil It was introduced in April 1987 and is an active postcode. CF47 9BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

CF47 9BJ 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 9BJ as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to CF47 9BJ is Gwaunfarren Grove which is centered 48 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Gwaunfarren Baths and is 59 m away. The closest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station, 1.34 km away.

The local pub for residents of CF47 9BJ is Penydarren Social Club and is 89 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 391 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 17, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 59.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.2 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 4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Gwaunfarren Grove 48 m
Billingham Crescent 77 m
Chase View 188 m
Tramroad Lane 199 m
Alexandra Close 236 m
Alexandra Road 258 m
Gwaelodygarth Close 268 m
Bishops Grove 276 m
St Mary's Close 326 m
Dol Fieri 329 m
Plantation Close 370 m
Gwaunfarren Road 370 m
Hawthorn Avenue 372 m
The Grove 387 m
Gwaelodygarth Road 471 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode CF47 9BJ

Introduction April 1987
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 9BJ - Data from Apr 2022

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

Gwaunfarren Baths Bus Stop/Station 59 m
Gwaunfarren Baths Bus Stop/Station 67 m
Billingham Crescent Bus Stop/Station 68 m
Gwaunfarren School Bus Stop/Station 104 m
Spinney Bus Stop/Station 216 m
Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station Rail 1.34 km
Pentre-Bach Rail Station Rail 3.62 km
Troedyrhiw Rail Station Rail 5.28 km
Bristol Airport Air 61.73 km

Nearby Nature

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

Castle Wood Woodland Or Forest 908 m
Garden Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.27 km
Pen-y-garn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.35 km
Pwll Glas Inland Water 1.41 km
Bunker's Hill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Rees's Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.06 km
Cwm Blacs Valley 2.09 km
Coed Llaindir Woodland Or Forest 2.2 km
Cwm Taf Fechan Valley 2.21 km
Cwm Glo Valley 2.23 km
Morlais Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
Pwll Taf Inland Water 2.63 km
Pwll Annie Waterfall 2.77 km
Mynydd Aberdar Hill Or Mountain 3.61 km
Pitwellt Pond Inland Water 3.66 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 57.4 Mbps 59.3 Mbps 79.67 Mbps
Upload 18.2 Mbps 16.2 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% 27 12
30-300 Mbps 0% 62.5 16.7
300+ Mbps 100% - -

Gas Consumption

10 meters consuming 263,904 kWh - mean 26,390 kWh : median 25,193 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for CF47 9BJ - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.75649800
Longitude -3.37494600
OS Easting 305194
OS Northing 0207318
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