Wood Street is in Bargoed and in Caerphilly district. CF81 8NW is located in the Aberbargoed and Bargoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wood Street, Bargoed, CF81 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 8RZ, CF81 8SB, CF81 8QQ, CF81 8AA, CF81 8NX, CF81 8WZ, CF81 8PE, CF81 8NZ, CF81 8SP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF81 8NW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 52.8% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 47.2% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 41.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 43.7% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 40.5% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 34.6% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.4% | 20.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 20.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 18.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 24.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 99% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street was 192.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% higher than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 64th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.4%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwenllwyn Wood Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-12-20 | £328,059 |
| Methodist Central Hall Wood Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2023-09-28 | £30,802 |
| 7 Wood Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2023-08-17 | £191,642 |
| 2 Wood Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-06-20 | £174,664 |
| 7 Wood Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2021-10-12 | £115,953 |
CF81 8NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF81 8NW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN | - not rated | 324 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 759 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heolddu Comprehensive School Mountain Road , Bargoed CF81 8XL | - not rated | 927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricci's Cafe | 46 Cardiff Road | 144 yd | |
| Fireside Cafe Lounge | 24 Hanbury Road | 198 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 6b, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 206 yd | |
| New Continental Cafe | The New Continental Cafe & Del, 49 Hanbury Road | 243 yd | |
| Lucky Strike | 19 Hanbury Road | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelligaer Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road | 136 yd | |
| Jax #1 Bar | 55 Cardiff Road | 144 yd | |
| Bargoed Rugby Football Club Limited | 98-99 Gilfach Street | 228 yd | |
| Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd | 1a Upper Wood Street | 269 yd | |
| Murray's Bar | Upper High Street | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebabs | 3 Hanbury Square | 86 yd | |
| Cantonese Takeaway | 4 Trafalgar Buildings, Cardiff Road | 99 yd | |
| Ajantha Indian Takeaway | 50 Cardiff Road | 144 yd | |
| Fifty-Fifty | Shop Unit, 56 Cardiff Road | 146 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | Unit, 25 Hanbury Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Colliers Walk | 194 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 194 yd | |
| NISA Express | 93 Commercial Street | 821 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.