Postcode report
CF48 2AG Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Merthyr Tydfil
About CF48 2AG: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF48 2AG is a postcode in Dowlais and Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF48 2AG, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 41% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF48 2AG are safety and property market signals, while schools and education 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 CF48 2AG is based on Merthyr Tydfil 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,356 residents, 820 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 23% 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 6/10.
For property prices near CF48 2AG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF48 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £123k from 46 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF48 2AG can compare 6 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 CF48 2AG 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 CF48 2AG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF48 2AG
Is CF48 2AG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 41% 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 CF48 2AG?
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 CF48 2AG?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF48 2AG?
LocaleIQ matched CF48 2AG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF48 2AG?
The latest median sold price is £123k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF48 2AG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.