Merlin Avenue is in Penallta, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 6AY is located in the Ystrad Mynach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 2011-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merlin Avenue, Penallta, Hengoed, CF82 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 6BA, CF82 6AZ, CF82 6AU, CF82 6BE, CF82 6AS, CF82 6AR, CF82 6BB, CF82 6BD, CF82 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF82 6AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 54% | 49.3% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 46% | 50.7% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF82 6AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 56.1% | 33.5% | -22.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 52.2% | 24.7% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.9% | 65.2% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 16.8% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 27.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 5.4% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 CF82 6AY this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 6.7% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 5.1% | -13.4% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 49.4% | 17.7% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.4% | 98.6% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.8% | 37.2% | 25.6% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Avenue was 15.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merlin Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nelson and the 27th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Merlin Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-08-15 | £237,528 |
| 38 Merlin Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-07-18 | £444,696 |
| 10 Merlin Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2022-06-24 | £267,067 |
| 36 Merlin Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-09-22 | £495,171 |
| 46 Merlin Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2020-06-25 | £409,044 |
CF82 6AY 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 | 198 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP | - not rated | 618 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyn-Gaer CP School Oxford Street Glyngaer , Gelligaer CF82 8FF | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Penywrlod , Gelligaer CF82 8EU | - not rated | 1,683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Catering Facilities | Caerphilly Road | 123 yd | |
| Full Circle | Plas Hyfryd, 74 Ffordd Y Maes | 123 yd | |
| Howells Training Ltd | Units 6-8 (Evens), East Road | 414 yd | |
| Café Zara | 92 Gelligaer Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penallta Rugby Club | Penallta Rugby Football Club,, Caerphilly Road | 123 yd | |
| The Lindsay Club | Lindsay Constitutional Club, Gelligaer Road | 523 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn, Gelligaer Road | 674 yd | |
| Fox and Hounds | Fox & Hounds, Trosnant Crescent | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppino's Pizza | Unit, Gelligaer Road | 631 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 | 6.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 6.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 6.7% |
| 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 | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.