St James Close is in Maesycwmmer, Hengoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF82 7QT 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 St James Close, Maesycwmmer, Hengoed, CF82 7QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 7QU, CF82 7QR, CF82 7QQ, CF82 7QG, CF82 7QS, CF82 7QF, CF82 7QH, CF82 7QL, CF82 7QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 7QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.7% | 32.7% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 48.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 43.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 22.6% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 23.6% | 16.4% | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 19.7% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.1% | 97.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Close was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Hengoed average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St James Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hengoed and the 276th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 St James Close, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-10-30 | £167,573 |
| 13 St James Close, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-08-30 | £156,515 |
| 12 St James Close, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-12-08 | £177,475 |
| 9 St James Close, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-12-01 | £166,719 |
| 5 St James Close, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-10-20 | £206,430 |
CF82 7QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF82 7QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU | - not rated | 51 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Central Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XQ | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trinity Fields School & Resource Centre Caerphilly Road , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XW | - not rated | 1,384 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spice Tree | The Spice Tree, Thomas Street | 448 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Ltd, New Road | 779 yd | |
| Riverside Lodge | Ffrwd Farm, Pandy Lane | 1,034 yd | |
| Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel & Spa | The Bryn | 1,034 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maesycwmmer Inn | Main Road | 382 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Thomas Street | 421 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Boy | 65 Main Road | 265 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen 1854 | 58 Main Road | 330 yd | |
| Erhan's Chargrill | 2 Pengam Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 1,017 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 1,017 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.