Heathfield Walk is in Aberbargoed, Bargoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF81 9BR is located in the Aberbargoed and Bargoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heathfield Walk, Aberbargoed, Bargoed, CF81 9BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 9BQ, CF81 9BS, CF81 9BN, CF81 9AX, CF81 9BA, CF81 9BL, CF81 9BH, CF81 9BP, CF81 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF81 9BR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9BR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 42% | 48.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 30.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 44.2% | 43.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 30.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 7.1% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
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.
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 26% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.1% 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% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.5% | 37.2% | 29.3% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heathfield Walk was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heathfield Walk has the 15th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Heathfield Walk, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-11-16 | £66,247 |
| 2 Heathfield Walk, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2016-08-08 | £144,964 |
| 6 Heathfield Walk, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-07-26 | £131,708 |
| 1 Heathfield Walk, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2011-10-07 | £129,304 |
| 12 Heathfield Walk, Bargoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2010-04-01 | £137,804 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 445 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 752 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN | - not rated | 972 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 1,604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Shack Desserts | 18 Commercial Street | 228 yd | |
| Rossi Cafe | 12 High Street | 702 yd | |
| Bourton’s Live Music Café Bar | 15 High Street | 737 yd | |
| The Square Royale | 25 High Street | 737 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen 1931 | 2 Upper High Street | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuaddwen Inn | Neuaddwen Inn, Bedwellty Road | 458 yd | |
| New Duffryn Hotel | Commercial Street | 479 yd | |
| Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club | Arthur Balfour Conservative Club, Commercial Street | 629 yd | |
| Emporium Snooker Club Ltd | Emporium Snooker Club, 41b High Street | 711 yd | |
| Murray's Bar | Upper High Street | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Chinese Takeaway | Shop Unit, 2-4 Commercial Street | 236 yd | |
| Aberbargoed Indian Takeaway | 48 Commercial Street | 236 yd | |
| Aberbargoed Fish and Chips Ltd. | Shop Unit, 16 Commercial Street | 237 yd | |
| New Golden Grill | Shop Unit, 44 Commercial Street | 285 yd | |
| Platform#1 Bargoed | Bargoed Railway Station, Station Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA Express | 93 Commercial Street | 585 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 958 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.