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Is CF47 9BN a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights

High crime rate7.3/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesCriminal Damage And ArsonAnti Social BehaviourOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend -5% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10Wales
Median sold price£175kCF47 sample - 55 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area91.9%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, asian other
Immediate area12.1%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area55.8%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area351Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area58.6%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area46.3%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area65.8%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied46.3% dominant

Owned46.3%
Private rent9.7%
Social rent43.4%

Schools nearby 12 within 1 mile

About CF47 9BN: area rating, property, schools and local change

CF47 9BN is a postcode in Park, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF47 9BN, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CF47 9BN are property market signals and schools and education, 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 CF47 9BN is based on Merthyr Tydfil 008 Census 2021. It covers 9,356 residents, 351 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 46% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 43% 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 1/10.

For property prices near CF47 9BN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF47 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 55 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near CF47 9BN can compare 12 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 CF47 9BN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on 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 CF47 9BN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about CF47 9BN

Is CF47 9BN a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 31/100 (bottom 7% 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 CF47 9BN?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near CF47 9BN?

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

What demographics are available for CF47 9BN?

LocaleIQ matched CF47 9BN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CF47 9BN?

The latest median sold price is £175k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CF47 9BN?

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