Oakland Gardens is in Bargoed and in Caerphilly district. CF81 8QF is located in the Aberbargoed and Bargoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakland Gardens, Bargoed, CF81 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 8PQ, CF81 8NP, CF81 8PJ, CF81 8PL, CF81 8QP, CF81 8PZ, CF81 8PH, CF81 8PP, CF81 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF81 8QF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 47.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 37% | 36.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 45.5% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 47.4% | 43.1% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 17.5% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 24.1% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 17.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.2% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 21.8% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.2% | 97.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakland Gardens was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakland Gardens has the 4th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 95th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oakland Gardens, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-04-25 | £393,338 |
| 1 Oakland Gardens, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-21 | £340,893 |
| 19 Oakland Gardens, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-05 | £305,593 |
| 10 Oakland Gardens, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-01-30 | £357,589 |
| 9 Oakland Gardens, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2013-07-12 | £331,189 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 255 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heolddu Comprehensive School Mountain Road , Bargoed CF81 8XL | - not rated | 806 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed Commercial Street , Gilfach CF81 8JG | - not rated | 928 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 947 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilfach Fargoed Primary School Vere Street , Gilfach CF81 8LB | - not rated | 1,051 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 | 519 yd | |
| Fireside Cafe Lounge | 24 Hanbury Road | 723 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 6b, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 731 yd | |
| New Continental Cafe | The New Continental Cafe & Del, 49 Hanbury Road | 779 yd | |
| Lucky Strike | 19 Hanbury Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd | 1a Upper Wood Street | 349 yd | |
| Bargoed Bowls Club | C/O Tanya Morris, 182 Sycamore Court | 380 yd | |
| Bargoed Rugby Football Club Limited | 98-99 Gilfach Street | 407 yd | |
| The Capel Hotel | Park Place | 443 yd | |
| Gelligaer Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty-Fifty | Shop Unit, 56 Cardiff Road | 513 yd | |
| Ajantha Indian Takeaway | 50 Cardiff Road | 519 yd | |
| Cantonese Takeaway | 4 Trafalgar Buildings, Cardiff Road | 584 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 3 Hanbury Square | 605 yd | |
| Hong Kong Fish Bar | 136 Park Place | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Colliers Walk | 599 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 718 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.