Forest Avenue is in Cefn Hengoed, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 7HY 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 Forest Avenue, Cefn Hengoed, Hengoed, CF82 7HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7HZ, CF82 7HX, CF82 7HT, CF82 7JG, CF82 7HQ, CF82 7TY, CF82 7HJ, CF82 7HR, CF82 7JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF82 7HY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 49.9% | 48.9% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.1% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 32.8% | 36.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 47.9% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 49.9% | 44.8% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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% | 21.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 26.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 98.5% | 98.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Avenue was 103.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% higher than the Hengoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hengoed and the 193rd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Forest Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-28 | £186,105 |
| 19 Forest Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-17 | £175,457 |
| 19 Forest Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-31 | £185,767 |
| 51 Forest Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-02-17 | £226,897 |
| 47 Forest Avenue, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-12-21 | £185,826 |
CF82 7HY 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 | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP | - not rated | 194 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 881 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 884 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fleur-De-Lys Primary School School Street , Fleur-De-Lys NP12 3UX | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyn-Gaer CP School Oxford Street Glyngaer , Gelligaer CF82 8FF | - not rated | 1,255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Zara | 92 Gelligaer Road | 392 yd | |
| Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Catering Facilities | Caerphilly Road | 798 yd | |
| Full Circle | Plas Hyfryd, 74 Ffordd Y Maes | 798 yd | |
| Howells Training Ltd | Units 6-8 (Evens), East Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lindsay Club | Lindsay Constitutional Club, Gelligaer Road | 220 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn, Gelligaer Road | 470 yd | |
| Penallta Rugby Club | Penallta Rugby Football Club,, Caerphilly Road | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppino's Pizza | Unit, Gelligaer Road | 384 yd | |
| Roadside Grill | 1a Woodfield Terrace | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, New Road | 839 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.