Is CF47 9BP a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

CF47 9BP 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 9BP, then scores the surrounding small area 31/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CF47 9BP 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 9BP 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 9BP, 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 9BP 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.

Near CF47 9BP, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Little Pickles Markets – Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, MERTHYR TYDFIL (at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1UT, UK, ages 0-100, 3.0 km). 1 listed as free; 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF47 9BP 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 9BP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.