Side-by-side comparison of CF48 Merthyr tydfil and CF5 Cardiff covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
CF48 is the more affordable option at £133,000 median vs £280,000 in CF5. CF48 has lower recorded crime (2,913 vs 7,502 offences over 13 months). CF5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | CF48 Merthyr tydfil | CF5 Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £133,000 | £280,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,913 | 7,502 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 32.7 | 80.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 92.4 | 94.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.