Penallta Road is in Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF82 7BG is located in the Ystrad Mynach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7BJ, CF82 7BH, CF82 7BL, CF82 7BN, CF82 7AH, CF82 7AU, CF82 7TU, CF82 7AN, CF82 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 7BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.3% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.7% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.1% | 37.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 46.5% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11% | 7.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.9% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 46% | 48.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 28.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 14.4% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.8% | 24.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 24.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 97.2% | 96.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penallta Road was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.8% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penallta Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nelson and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Penallta Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2025-08-15 | £229,870 |
| 72 Penallta Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £83,573 | 2023-07-07 | £91,257 |
| 78 Penallta Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-04-30 | £196,483 |
| 59 Penallta Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2021-01-14 | £115,292 |
| 68 Penallta Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-02-21 | £188,209 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 414 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Central Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XQ | - not rated | 460 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 654 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 799 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trinity Fields School & Resource Centre Caerphilly Road , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XW | - not rated | 869 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portofino Ystrad Mynach | Unit C, 24 Penallta Road | 230 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 325 yd | |
| Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop | Shop Unit, 35 Bedwlwyn Road | 333 yd | |
| Viceroy of India | 12-14 Penallta Road | 337 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club | 23 Bedwlwyn Road | 356 yd | |
| Shappelles | New Cottage, The Bridge | 847 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 1,013 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn, Gelligaer Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Chinese | 7 Penallta Road | 337 yd | |
| Beech Tree Fish Bar | 39 Bedwlwyn Road | 356 yd | |
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 365 yd | |
| Pizza Bites | 2b, Penallta Road | 385 yd | |
| Fireaway Ystrad Mynach | Unit A, 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AND Stores | 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 426 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 426 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.