Heolddu Crescent is in Bargoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF81 8US 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 Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, CF81 8US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 8TA, CF81 8SX, CF81 8UX, CF81 8TT, CF81 8UU, CF81 8UR, CF81 8TD, CF81 8TG, CF81 8TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF81 8US is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.6% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF81 8US, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 42.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 41% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 35.5% | 47.8% | 12.3% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 23.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -10.2% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 19.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 35.6% | 21.5% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.3% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 24.1% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.7% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.6% | 97.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.6% | 37.2% | 29.4% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heolddu Crescent was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.9% lower than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heolddu Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 158th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2024-06-14 | £192,277 |
| 67 Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-08-02 | £125,209 |
| 88 Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2022-08-31 | £215,798 |
| 69 Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2019-06-14 | £165,392 |
| 88 Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-03-29 | £187,062 |
CF81 8US area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 386 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heolddu Comprehensive School Mountain Road , Bargoed CF81 8XL | - not rated | 733 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN | - not rated | 861 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 890 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN | - not rated | 1,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Kitchen 1931 | 2 Upper High Street | 409 yd | |
| Rossi Cafe | 12 High Street | 487 yd | |
| Bourton’s Live Music Café Bar | 15 High Street | 549 yd | |
| The Square Royale | 25 High Street | 549 yd | |
| Honey Dots | Unit 1, 63-65 Hanbury Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray's Bar | Upper High Street | 409 yd | |
| Emporium Snooker Club Ltd | Emporium Snooker Club, 41b High Street | 453 yd | |
| Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd | 1a Upper Wood Street | 614 yd | |
| Gelligaer Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road | 738 yd | |
| Jax #1 Bar | 55 Cardiff Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Paradise | 1 Henry Street | 340 yd | |
| Platform#1 Bargoed | Bargoed Railway Station, Station Road | 470 yd | |
| Cosy Fish Bar | 1 High Street | 475 yd | |
| Bake and Shake | Shop Unit, 8a High Street | 477 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 3 Hanbury Square | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 649 yd | |
| Morrisons | Colliers Walk | 783 yd | |
| NISA Express | 93 Commercial Street | 1,062 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.