Heol Derw is in Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 7NT 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 Heol Derw, Hengoed, CF82 7NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7NS, CF82 7NU, CF82 7NR, CF82 7NN, CF82 7NL, CF82 7NJ, CF82 7NW, CF82 7NP, CF82 7JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 7NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.9% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.1% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 35.1% | 39.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 43.8% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.8% | 42.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.6% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 31.7% | 23% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 17.8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 25.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Derw was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Hengoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Derw has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hengoed and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Heol Derw, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-01-23 | £183,966 |
| 9 Heol Derw, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-09-08 | £140,965 |
| 3 Heol Derw, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-11-15 | £167,611 |
| 16 Heol Derw, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-01-29 | £186,492 |
| 7 Heol Derw, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-05-01 | £188,978 |
CF82 7NT 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 287 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 933 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU | - not rated | 946 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 957 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Central Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XQ | - not rated | 980 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 554 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 586 yd | |
| The Spice Tree | The Spice Tree, Thomas Street | 655 yd | |
| Portofino Ystrad Mynach | Unit C, 24 Penallta Road | 743 yd | |
| Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop | Shop Unit, 35 Bedwlwyn Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 414 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Thomas Street | 661 yd | |
| Maesycwmmer Inn | Main Road | 698 yd | |
| Cross Keys Inn | Cross Keys Inn, Gelligaer Road | 727 yd | |
| Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club | 23 Bedwlwyn Road | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 602 yd | |
| Erhan's Chargrill | 2 Pengam Road | 649 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen 1854 | 58 Main Road | 690 yd | |
| China Boy | 65 Main Road | 741 yd | |
| Peppino's Pizza | Unit, Gelligaer Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 649 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 649 yd | |
| AND Stores | 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 830 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 | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 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.