Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation
This page shows deprivation information for the Welsh Data Zone W01001300 (postcode CF47 8RD) . The WIMD ranks 1 (most deprived) to 1909 (least deprived). Deprivation indexes are infrequent, it may be several years before an update is available.
Decile colours: 1–3 higher deprivation · 4–7 mid · 8–10 lower deprivation.
Overall Position
Rank 106 out of 1,909 data zones in Wales.
Decile: 1 top 6% most deprivedData Zone Information
Local authority: Merthyr Tydfil
LSOA name: Gurnos 2
LSOA code: W01001300
Postcode: CF47 8RD
Domain Breakdown for W01001300 (postcode CF47 8RD)
Income
Rank: 101 out of 1,909
Measures deprivation due to low income, including people receiving income-related benefits and tax credits.
Employment
Rank: 89 out of 1,909
Captures involuntary exclusion from the labour market, such as unemployment, long‑term sickness, disability, or caring responsibilities.
Health
Rank: 203 out of 1,909
Indicates risk of premature death and reduced quality of life due to illness, disability, or mental health conditions.
Education
Rank: 129 out of 1,909
Reflects educational attainment and skills in children and adults, including school results, qualifications, and access to higher education.
Access to Services
Rank: 284 out of 1,909
Physical and financial access to suitable essential services: distance to GPs, schools, shops and post offices.
Housing
Rank: 879 out of 1,909
Assesses access to suitable housing and essential services, including affordability, overcrowding, and distance to key services.
Community Safety
Rank: 245 out of 1,909
Measures risk of personal and material victimisation, including violence, burglary, theft, and criminal damage.
Physical Environment
Rank: 1,661 out of 1,909
Covers quality of the local environment, including housing condition, air quality, pollution, and road traffic incidents.