Main Road is in Maesycwmmer, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 7PP is located in the Maesycwmmer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Road, Maesycwmmer, Hengoed, CF82 7PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7PU, CF82 7PW, CF82 7SB, CF82 7QH, CF82 7QF, CF82 7PR, CF82 7QN, CF82 7RZ, CF82 7QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF82 7PP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.7% | 49% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 51% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 7PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 39.9% | 42.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 47.9% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 47.3% | 46.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 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 | 22.6% | 16.8% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 11.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 21% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 32.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.9% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 94.6% | 99.4% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 99.4% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 54.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the Hengoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hengoed and the 207th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Main Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2025-09-05 | £437,000 |
| 57 Main Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-04-25 | £167,824 |
| 58 Main Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-20 | £140,645 |
| 78 Main Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-09-15 | £197,999 |
| 65 Main Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-12-17 | £206,572 |
CF82 7PP 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU | - not rated | 235 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 867 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 985 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Central Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XQ | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 1,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Tree | The Spice Tree, Thomas Street | 344 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 530 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 822 yd | |
| Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop | Shop Unit, 35 Bedwlwyn Road | 953 yd | |
| Portofino Ystrad Mynach | Unit C, 24 Penallta Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maesycwmmer Inn | Main Road | 295 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Thomas Street | 314 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 497 yd | |
| Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club | 23 Bedwlwyn Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Shappelles | New Cottage, The Bridge | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Boy | 65 Main Road | 2 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen 1854 | 58 Main Road | 206 yd | |
| Erhan's Chargrill | 2 Pengam Road | 773 yd | |
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 795 yd | |
| Fireaway Ystrad Mynach | Unit A, 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 773 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 773 yd | |
| AND Stores | 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 989 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 | 72.4% |
| 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 | 27.6% |
| Median download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.