Living in CF47: Liveability Score 58/100

Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Last updated 25 June 2026

58
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
16

Crime is significantly above the national average. 3,564 offences recorded across 14 local areas in the past year.

Environment
76

Good conditions: clean air, low flood risk, and 320 green spaces within 2km.

Services

Schools

School rating data unavailable. This district may be outside England.

Healthcare
78

Based on NHS facility locations. This reflects access and proximity, as bulk quality ratings aren't published for Scotland or Wales. 4 GP surgeries and 1 hospital facility serve the area.

Broadband
74

91% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

No official data available for this category.

Bills
45

Band D council tax £2,464/year, typical EPC rating D. Running costs are broadly average.

Transport

Transport
79

Good transport links with regular public transport options.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56

Average amenity provision: basic shops and services available. Around 274 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.

CF47 covers 632 active postcodes in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

Frequently asked questions

Is CF47 a safe area to live?

CF47 scores 16/100 for safety. Crime is significantly above the national average. 3,564 offences recorded across 14 local areas in the past year.

What are the schools like in CF47?

Ofsted school data is not available for CF47.

How good is the broadband in CF47?

Broadband in CF47 scores 74/100. 91% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).

How does CF47 compare to nearby areas?

Nearby districts include CF48, CF44, NP22. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.

What is the overall liveability score for CF47?

CF47 scores 58/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.

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