Commercial Street is in Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF82 7DY 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 Commercial Street, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 7DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7EA, CF82 7EB, CF82 7DW, CF8 7DW, CF82 7EL, CF82 7EN, CF82 7DX, CF82 7DZ, CF82 7DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF82 7DY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50.4% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 CF82 7DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% 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 | 35.6% | 46.6% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 33.8% | -13.0% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 49.1% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 28.1% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 27% | 18.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 21.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 29.5% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.6% | 94.7% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 89.4% | 96.2% | 6.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 96.2% | 6.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nelson and the 260th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Commercial Street, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-07-30 | £304,638 |
| Belle Vue Commercial Street, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2025-01-17 | £233,023 |
| Cameron House, 57 Commercial Street, Hengoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-04-08 | £332,667 |
| Belle Vue Commercial Street, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-09-10 | £216,402 |
| Belle Vue Commercial Street, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-10-25 | £230,940 |
CF82 7DY 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Fields School & Resource Centre Caerphilly Road , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XW | - not rated | 184 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 190 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Central Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XQ | - not rated | 316 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 371 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU | - not rated | 1,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viceroy of India | 12-14 Penallta Road | 389 yd | |
| Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop | Shop Unit, 35 Bedwlwyn Road | 403 yd | |
| Portofino Ystrad Mynach | Unit C, 24 Penallta Road | 493 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 527 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shappelles | New Cottage, The Bridge | 138 yd | |
| Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club | 23 Bedwlwyn Road | 367 yd | |
| Coopers Arms | Coopers Arms, Caerphilly Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Fish Bar | Shop Unit, 6 Commercial Street | 176 yd | |
| Lucky Valley Chinese | 14 Commercial Street | 176 yd | |
| Chicken and Pizza Land | 7 Commercial Street | 254 yd | |
| Flavours of India Takeaway | 8 Bedwlwyn Road | 328 yd | |
| Fireaway Ystrad Mynach | Unit A, 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 336 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AND Stores | 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 328 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 449 yd | |
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 449 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.