Overview for Heol-y-Castell, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 2DF

Introduction

Merthyr Tydfil is the main town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. It is about 23 miles (37 km) north of Cardiff. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog, who according to legend was slain at Merthyr by pagans about 480 CE. Merthyr generally means "martyr" in modern Welsh, but here closer to the Latin martyrium: a place of worship built over a martyr's relics. Similar place names in south Wales are Merthyr Cynog, Merthyr Dyfan and Merthyr Mawr.

Noted for its industrial past, Merthyr was known as the 'Iron Capital of the World' in the early 19th century, due to the scale of its iron production. The worlds first ever railway journey happened in Merthyr in 1804, travelling 9 miles from the ironworks at Penydarren to the Glamorganshire Canal on the Merthyr Tramroad. The 1851 census found Wales to be the world's first industrialised nation, as more people were employed in industry than agriculture, with Merthyr the biggest town in Wales at that time. The Ukrainian City of Donetsk, originally 'Hughesovka', was founded by John Hughes of Merthyr in 1870, when he took iron working to the area. Iron production declined in Merthyr from 1860 on, though Merthyr's population continued to rise due to the emergence of coal mining in the area, peaking with around 81,000 people in 1911.

The area is currently known for its industrial heritage and adventure tourism. Merthyr and the surrounding areas boast the Grade-I listed Cyfarthfa Castle, the world’s fastest seated zip line, the UK's largest mountain bike park, the largest indoor climbing wall in Wales, national cycle routes and plans for the UK's longest indoor ski slope.

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Summary for Heol-y-Castell, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 2DF

Welsh Region
This postcode is in the parish of
Pant
in
Dowlais and Pant
within
Merthyr Tydfil
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near CF48 2DF

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Road Safety near CF48 2DF

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Heol-y-Castell, CF48 2DF that have been reported to South Wales Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near CF48 2DF

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Police

This area is policed by South Wales Police.

South Wales Police split their policing area into 230 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Dowlais neighbourhood.

South Wales Police

Dowlais Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
21
Dec 2023
23
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
15
Dec 2023
4
Public Order
Jan 2024
7
Dec 2023
7

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney parliamentary constituency.

Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Gerald Jones (Labour) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for Heol-y-Castell, CF48 2DF

4 HEOL Y CASTELL, CF48 2DF
8 Mar 2019
£98,000
4 HEOL Y CASTELL, CF48 2DF
12 Dec 2011
£83,000
10 HEOL Y CASTELL, CF48 2DF
3 Apr 2008
£70,000
8 HEOL Y CASTELL, CF48 2DF
28 Sep 2007
£91,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for CF48 2DF

Latitude
51.772641
Longitude
-3.361523

Residents at CF48 2DF

Households
21
Male
25
Female
33
People per Household
2.76

Sunrise and Sunset at CF48 2DF

Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
18:42

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

CF48 2DF is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear18.47%
Cloudy65.87%
Rain9.03%
Windy5.34%
Other1.29%

Population

Merthyr Tydfil
59,000

Deprivation Index

6.7 Wales
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at CF48 2DF

Active
None

Postcode Details for CF48 2DF

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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