Kestrel View, Hengoed, CF82 7LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 7LN 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%

Partnership Status

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 7LN 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Kestrel View Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel View 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.

Kestrel View 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF82 7LN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kestrel View are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Caerphilly.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kestrel View, Hengoed, CF82 7LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF82 7LN

Average Price
£253,893

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£253,893

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kestrel View

Average Price
£250,562

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£250,562

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kestrel ViewStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Kestrel View, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-09-26	£265,000
17 Kestrel View, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£236,000	2024-08-29	£250,036
2 Kestrel View, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£252,500	2024-05-15	£275,003
8 Kestrel View, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-12-12	£265,404
13 Kestrel View, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£207,500	2021-10-14	£251,827

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF82 7LN

Employment

CF82 7LN 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU	- not rated	22 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP	- not rated	1,060 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU	- not rated	1,144 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ	- not rated	1,169 yd	Welsh establishment	No	Mixed	More About School
Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW	- not rated	1,194 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Café Zara	92 Gelligaer Road	548 yd
The Spice Tree	The Spice Tree, Thomas Street	795 yd
The Beech Tree Hotel	Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road	827 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe	Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road	827 yd
Portofino Ystrad Mynach	Unit C, 24 Penallta Road	951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cross Keys Inn	Cross Keys Inn, Gelligaer Road	470 yd
The Junction Inn	Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill	532 yd
The Lindsay Club	Lindsay Constitutional Club, Gelligaer Road	782 yd
The Angel Inn	The Angel Inn, Thomas Street	811 yd
Maesycwmmer Inn	Main Road	852 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peppino's Pizza	Unit, Gelligaer Road	555 yd
Pak Sing House	36a Bedwlwyn Road	850 yd
Fish Kitchen 1854	58 Main Road	869 yd
Erhan's Chargrill	2 Pengam Road	904 yd
China Boy	65 Main Road	963 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Pengam Road	904 yd
Lidl	Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road	904 yd
AND Stores	18 Bedwlwyn Road	1,063 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF82 7LN postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.71 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.71 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.51 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF82 7LN