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Postcode sector · Merthyr Tydfil

Who lives in CF48 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CF48 2, set against Wales as a whole.

Council
Merthyr Tydfil
Region
Wales
Population
13,573 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CF48 2

Residents
13,573
2024 estimate
Households
6,158
Census
Median age
46
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 22%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 8% of residents. 17.1% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 22.2% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the Wales figure of 21.3%.

CF48 2Wales
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.

CF48 2
51%
49%
Wales
  • Female50.6%51.1%
  • Male49.4%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.6% of adults in CF48 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 37.2% have never married.

CF48 2Wales
Married or civil partnership43.6%43.8%
Never married37.2%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved9.1%9.9%
Separated2.3%2%
Widowed7.8%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

76.3% of residents in CF48 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

CF48 2
45%
31%
15%
Wales
  • Very good45.2%46.2%
  • Good31.1%32.4%
  • Fair14.7%14.5%
  • Bad6.9%5.3%
  • Very bad2.2%1.7%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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