Brynamlwg is in Cefn Hengoed, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 7JX 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 Brynamlwg, Cefn Hengoed, Hengoed, CF82 7JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7JZ, CF82 7RT, CF82 7JY, CF82 7JW, CF82 7LA, CF82 7JH, CF82 7PA, CF82 7LE, CF82 7LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 7JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 7JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 35.9% | 42.8% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 43.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.9% | -2.9% | 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 | 45.5% | 49.5% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 3% | -6.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 34.3% | 22.5% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 12.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 20.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 25.4% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99% | 98.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynamlwg was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Hengoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brynamlwg has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hengoed and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brynamlwg, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-12-19 | £165,106 |
| 10 Brynamlwg, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-02-16 | £157,083 |
| 8 Brynamlwg, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2018-10-31 | £180,317 |
| 8 Brynamlwg, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2018-06-08 | £80,105 |
| 2 Brynamlwg, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-12-21 | £137,677 |
CF82 7JX 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 208 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP | - not rated | 876 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fleur-De-Lys Primary School School Street , Fleur-De-Lys NP12 3UX | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 1,371 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 | 396 yd | |
| The Spice Tree | The Spice Tree, Thomas Street | 911 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 1,040 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn, Gelligaer Road | 333 yd | |
| The Lindsay Club | Lindsay Constitutional Club, Gelligaer Road | 618 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 657 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Thomas Street | 932 yd | |
| Maesycwmmer Inn | Main Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppino's Pizza | Unit, Gelligaer Road | 402 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen 1854 | 58 Main Road | 1,007 yd | |
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 1,063 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 | 31.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.