River Road is in Pontlottyn, Bargoed and in Caerphilly district. CF81 9PN is located in the Moriah and Pontlottyn 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 River Road, Pontlottyn, Bargoed, CF81 9PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 9PJ, CF81 9PP, CF81 9PL, CF81 9PD, CF81 9PW, CF81 9PQ, CF81 9QW, CF81 9QE, CF81 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF81 9PN is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population 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 | 45.6% | 44.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 54.4% | 55.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
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 | 36.1% | 35.2% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 40.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 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 (67.6%) 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 | 43% | 37.3% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 30.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 18.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 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 9PN this area, 29.8% 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 29.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 21.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Road was 280.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% higher than the Moriah and Pontlottyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
River Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Moriah and Pontlottyn and the 24th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 River Road, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2006-11-10 | £48,401 |
| 1 River Road, Bargoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2002-07-31 | £32,741 |
CF81 9PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 Mill Field , NP22 5XF | - not rated | 677 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bryn Awel Primary School Eglwys Fan , NP22 5JJ | - not rated | 840 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt Surgery Hill , NP22 5LS | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fochriw Primary School Pontlottyn Road , Fochriw CF81 9LL | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Upper Rhymney Primary School Oakland Terrace , NP22 5EP | - not rated | 2,280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marley’s Munchies | Unit, 36 Merchant Street | 138 yd | |
| Sultan of Wales | Puddlers Arms, Plantation Terrace | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blast Furnace Inn | Blast Furnace Inn, Board Street | 46 yd | |
| Pontlottyn Empire Club & Institute | 7 Stuart Street | 199 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, Heol Evan Wynne | 275 yd | |
| The Puddlers Arms - Wet Sales | Puddlers Arms, Plantation Terrace | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jas Tandoori | 6 Merchant Street | 138 yd | |
| Central Fish Bar | 38 Merchant Street | 138 yd | |
| Gold Lion | 40 Merchant Street | 138 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 1 King Street | 153 yd | |
| Bertie's Plaice | 6 Jerusalem Street | 854 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.