CF47 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 623 postcodes across 3 sectors in Merthyr Tydfil.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
623
CF47 is Merthyr Tydfil's leading postcode, with 623 premises and gigabit reaching over four in five postcodes via wired infrastructure alone.
Broadband speeds in CF47
Share of CF47 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 623 postcodes in the district.
80.5% reach gigabit, 99.1% are superfast-capable, and zero postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. No wireless infrastructure is present; all gigabit is delivered via cable or fibre. The 18.6% residual occupies the 30-300 Mbps band. With no digital exclusion and minimal wired gaps, CF47 represents a coherent, well-engineered network. The combination of gigabit and superfast coverage suggests a postcode where network investment has been prioritised. CF47's wired-only gigabit approach contrasts with postcodes relying on wireless backhaul, typically delivering better performance consistency and fewer weather-dependent variations.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CF47 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF47 0 | 230 | 100% | 0% | 89% |
| CF47 8 | 182 | 97% | 0% | 52% |
| CF47 9 | 211 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
All CF47 0 postcodes (230)
All CF47 8 postcodes (182)
All CF47 9 postcodes (211)
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Living in Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 is reliably fast. Households here can assume gigabit or solid superfast speeds across the board.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
CF47 broadband FAQs
What share of CF47 reaches gigabit?
80.5% of the 623 postcodes, all via wired networks with no wireless infrastructure involvement.
Is there any digital exclusion in CF47?
No. 0% fall below 10 Mbps and 0% miss the universal service obligation.
How does CF47 compare to other Merthyr postcodes?
CF47 combines high gigabit availability with zero digital exclusion, a strong performance profile.
Is CF47's gigabit reliable?
Yes. All gigabit capacity comes from wired infrastructure, typically more stable than wireless approaches.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources