Living in CF48, Merthyr Tydfil
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CF48 in Merthyr Tydfil. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Merthyr Tydfil: £146,611, down 3.0% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around CF48
73 recorded home sales on the streets around central CF48 in the last 2 years, with a median of £138,000 and a range from £47,200 to £340,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 GILFACH CYNON, CF47 0PG | terraced | £130,000 | 2026-05-20 |
| 9 PARFITT TERRACE, CF47 0PL | terraced | £183,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 37 WILLIAM STREET, CF47 0RG | terraced | £125,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 2 COURTLAND VILLAS, CF47 0DS | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 16 QUEENS ROAD, CF47 0NB | terraced | £190,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| 2 PARFITT TERRACE, CF47 0PL | terraced | £87,650 | 2025-12-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of CF48.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 16.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.3% |
| Skilled trades | 12.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
200 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CF48 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about CF48
What is the average house price in CF48?
The average sold price in Merthyr Tydfil is £146,611 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CF48?
Prices in Merthyr Tydfil are down 3.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CF48?
The median of 73 recorded sales around central CF48 in the last 2 years is £138,000, ranging from £47,200 to £340,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in CF48?
200 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CF48 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CF48 at risk of flooding?
Central CF48 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CF48 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £138,000; 200 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CF48 safe?
200 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CF48 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CF48 or CF47, CF48 or CF44, CF48 or CF45.
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