Cae Glas Newydd is in Fochriw, Bargoed and in Caerphilly district. CF81 9NH is located in the Darran Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cae Glas Newydd, Fochriw, Bargoed, CF81 9NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 9JS, CF81 9JT, CF81 9NB, CF81 9JN, CF81 9JU, CF81 9JL, CF81 9JQ, CF81 9JX, CF81 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF81 9NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 52.3% | 47.9% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52.1% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 9NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 42.8% | 48.1% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 36.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.8%) 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 | 34.6% | 29.4% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -19.0% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 22.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 14% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around CF81 9NH this area, 52.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 9.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.1% | 52.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 34.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 13.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -23.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 99.7% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 98.4% | 99.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 99.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| No passport held | 38.2% | 13.5% | 24.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 73% | 37.2% | 35.8% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cae Glas Newydd was 185.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.9% higher than the Darran Valley average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cae Glas Newydd has the 3rd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Darran Valley and the 69th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Cae Glas Newydd, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-08-12 | £85,587 |
| 12 Cae Glas Newydd, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-02-05 | £105,700 |
| 7 Cae Glas Newydd, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-07-17 | £104,138 |
| 18 Cae Glas Newydd, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-06-07 | £96,442 |
| 20 Cae Glas Newydd, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2008-01-07 | £107,857 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fochriw Primary School Pontlottyn Road , Fochriw CF81 9LL | - not rated | 255 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 Mill Field , NP22 5XF | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bryn Awel Primary School Eglwys Fan , NP22 5JJ | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt Surgery Hill , NP22 5LS | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Upper Rhymney Primary School Oakland Terrace , NP22 5EP | - not rated | 3,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fochriw Social Club | Glyn Terrace | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J’s Food Bar | The Village Fish Bar, Station Terrace | 183 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.