Bedwlwyn Close is in Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 7BA is located in the Hengoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedwlwyn Close, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7WQ, CF82 7JJ, CF82 7AG, CF82 8AX, CF82 8AD, CF82 7JN, CF82 7NX, CF82 7AH, CF82 7AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF82 7BA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 34.3% | 37.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 39.7% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 15.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.3% | 45.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 27.5% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 17.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 23.9% | 21.1% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.5% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 40.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
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 | 98.2% | 98.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedwlwyn Close was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.1% lower than the Hengoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedwlwyn Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hengoed and the 261st highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% 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 Bedwlwyn Close, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2011-06-24 | £439,368 |
| 2 Bedwlwyn Close, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2004-11-19 | £466,248 |
CF82 7BA 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 566 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 573 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Central Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XQ | - not rated | 586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trinity Fields School & Resource Centre Caerphilly Road , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XW | - not rated | 898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 195 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 319 yd | |
| Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop | Shop Unit, 35 Bedwlwyn Road | 355 yd | |
| Portofino Ystrad Mynach | Unit C, 24 Penallta Road | 357 yd | |
| Viceroy of India | 12-14 Penallta Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club | 23 Bedwlwyn Road | 421 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 698 yd | |
| Shappelles | New Cottage, The Bridge | 806 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Thomas Street | 852 yd | |
| Maesycwmmer Inn | Main Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 218 yd | |
| Erhan's Chargrill | 2 Pengam Road | 278 yd | |
| Beech Tree Fish Bar | 39 Bedwlwyn Road | 421 yd | |
| Fireaway Ystrad Mynach | Unit A, 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 426 yd | |
| Flavours of India Takeaway | 8 Bedwlwyn Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 278 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 278 yd | |
| AND Stores | 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 435 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 | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.