Affluence in CF47 7
How CF47 7 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 1,786 (2024)
CF47 7Postcode sector · Merthyr Tydfil
How well off CF47 7 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, CF47 7 scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Community safety1.0
- Employment2.0
- Income3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Housing5.0
- Access to services7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
52.2% of adults in CF47 7 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 20.5% are retired and 4.3% are full-time students.
Social grade
23.1% of adults in CF47 7 work in managerial or professional jobs, below the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
23.7% of adults in CF47 7 hold a degree or equivalent, below the Wales average of 31.5%. 29.6% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.