Old Parish Road is in Hengoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF82 7HU 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 Old Parish Road, Hengoed, CF82 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7RU, CF82 7NG, CF82 7NF, CF82 7NJ, CF82 7NL, CF82 7LN, CF82 7RS, CF82 7RT, CF82 7NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 32.5% | 32.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 28% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 23.6% | 16.3% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 18.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 32.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 98.8% | 95.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Parish Road was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% lower than the Hengoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Parish Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hengoed and the 219th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.
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 Old Parish Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,250 | 2022-06-17 | £187,840 |
| Plot 1 Spare Moments Old Parish Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-25 | £342,717 |
| Brynheulog, 11 Old Parish Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-03-26 | £699,359 |
| Spare Moments, 21 Old Parish Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-12-16 | £239,373 |
| Spare Moments, 21 Old Parish Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-12-16 | £255,224 |
CF82 7HU 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 | 171 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 156 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Zara | 92 Gelligaer Road | 657 yd | |
| The Spice Tree | The Spice Tree, Thomas Street | 665 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 781 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 829 yd | |
| Portofino Ystrad Mynach | Unit C, 24 Penallta Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 402 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn, Gelligaer Road | 583 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Thomas Street | 681 yd | |
| Maesycwmmer Inn | Main Road | 723 yd | |
| The Lindsay Club | Lindsay Constitutional Club, Gelligaer Road | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppino's Pizza | Unit, Gelligaer Road | 663 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen 1854 | 58 Main Road | 745 yd | |
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 845 yd | |
| China Boy | 65 Main Road | 852 yd | |
| Erhan's Chargrill | 2 Pengam Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 893 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 893 yd | |
| AND Stores | 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 1,072 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 | 84.2% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.