Heol Fargoed is in Bargoed and in Caerphilly district. CF81 8PQ 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 Heol Fargoed, Bargoed, CF81 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 8QF, CF81 8PJ, CF81 8NP, CF81 8NL, CF81 8PL, CF81 8NN, CF81 8PP, CF81 8PH, CF81 8PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF81 8PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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 | 56.1% | 55.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 43.9% | 44.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 | 18% | 27% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 36.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 17.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 26.3% | 17% | -9.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 32.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 20.1% | 30.2% | 10.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 21.9% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 13.4% | 11.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 7.3% |
| Very bad health | 11.9% | 3.8% | -8.1% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 | 46.9% | 26.8% | -20.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 29% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 13.3% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Fargoed was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Fargoed has the 19th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 260th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Heol Fargoed, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-10 | £288,617 |
| Oakdene Heol Fargoed, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-10-01 | £273,066 |
| Pixie Corner Heol Fargoed, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £52,250 | 2021-05-28 | £60,145 |
| Bron-Y-Bryn Heol Fargoed, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £279,300 | 2021-04-23 | £366,930 |
| Bargoed Care Home Heol Fargoed, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2020-11-02 | £999,249 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF81 8PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN | - not rated | 228 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed Commercial Street , Gilfach CF81 8JG | - not rated | 844 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heolddu Comprehensive School Mountain Road , Bargoed CF81 8XL | - not rated | 897 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 968 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilfach Fargoed Primary School Vere Street , Gilfach CF81 8LB | - not rated | 972 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 | 499 yd | |
| Fireside Cafe Lounge | 24 Hanbury Road | 715 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 6b, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 723 yd | |
| Lucky Strike | 19 Hanbury Road | 778 yd | |
| New Continental Cafe | The New Continental Cafe & Del, 49 Hanbury Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Capel Hotel | Park Place | 354 yd | |
| Bargoed Rugby Football Club Limited | 98-99 Gilfach Street | 376 yd | |
| Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd | 1a Upper Wood Street | 394 yd | |
| Gelligaer Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road | 436 yd | |
| Gilfach Workmen's Club | 85-89 Park Place | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty-Fifty | Shop Unit, 56 Cardiff Road | 492 yd | |
| Ajantha Indian Takeaway | 50 Cardiff Road | 499 yd | |
| Cantonese Takeaway | 4 Trafalgar Buildings, Cardiff Road | 573 yd | |
| Hong Kong Fish Bar | 136 Park Place | 575 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 3 Hanbury Square | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Colliers Walk | 572 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 710 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 | 90.0% |
| 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.