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Postcode · Merthyr Tydfil

Who lives in CF48 4SS

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CF48 4SS, set against Wales as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog
Council
Merthyr Tydfil
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,619 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CF48 4SS

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CF48 4SS (Merthyr Vale, Troed-y-rhiw & Bedlinog) (about 1,619 residents).

Residents
1,619
2024 estimate
Households
622
Census
Median age
34
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
20% / 14%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 25–29, at 9.8% of residents. 26.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 14% are 65 or over, well below the Wales figure of 21.3%.

CF48 4SSWales
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

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

CF48 4SS
50%
50%
Wales
  • Female50.2%51.1%
  • Male49.8%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

32.8% of adults in the CF48 4SS area are married or in a civil partnership, below the Wales average of 43.8%. 49.8% have never married.

CF48 4SSWales
Married or civil partnership32.8%43.8%
Never married49.8%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved7.7%9.9%
Separated2.8%2%
Widowed6.9%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.4% of residents in the CF48 4SS area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

CF48 4SS
46%
34%
13%
Wales
  • Very good45.8%46.2%
  • Good33.6%32.4%
  • Fair12.7%14.5%
  • Bad6.4%5.3%
  • Very bad1.5%1.7%

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

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