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CF46 6EU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Merthyr Tydfil

Lower crime rate4.3/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourVehicle CrimeCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend +11% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 2.2/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 4/10Wales
Median sold price£93kCF46 sample - 71 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area98.5%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian chinese, white irish
Immediate area1.8%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area54.2%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area577Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.2%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area73.9%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area81.3%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied73.9% dominant

Owned73.9%
Private rent13.7%
Social rent12.2%

Schools nearby 3 within 1 mile

About CF46 6EU: area rating, property, schools and local change

CF46 6EU is a postcode in Bedlinog and Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF46 6EU, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CF46 6EU are housing and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CF46 6EU is based on Caerphilly 013 Census 2021. It covers 9,951 residents, 577 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.

For property prices near CF46 6EU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF46 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £93k from 71 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near CF46 6EU can compare 3 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF46 6EU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF46 6EU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about CF46 6EU

Is CF46 6EU a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CF46 6EU?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near CF46 6EU?

3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for CF46 6EU?

LocaleIQ matched CF46 6EU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CF46 6EU?

The latest median sold price is £93k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CF46 6EU?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.