Pengam Road is in Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 8AB is located in the Ystrad Mynach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pengam Road, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, CF82 8AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 8AD, CF82 8AX, CF82 8AF, CF82 8AE, CF82 7AE, CF82 8AA, CF82 7AB, CF82 7WQ, CF82 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 8AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% | 50.6% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 42.2% | 49.4% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 17.9% | 20.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 48.1% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 15.6% | 7.9% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 35.9% | 41.5% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 19.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.6% | 20.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 37.3% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 97% | 98.3% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 98.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pengam Road was 196.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.7% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pengam Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nelson and the 62nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Pengam Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-12-21 | £263,523 |
| 85 Pengam Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-02-15 | £411,651 |
| 91 Pengam Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-06-01 | £276,579 |
| 77 Pengam Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-09-10 | £281,448 |
| 75 Pengam Road, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2017-03-31 | £393,319 |
CF82 8AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School Oakfield Street , CF82 7WW | - not rated | 427 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta Central Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XQ | - not rated | 592 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystrad Mynach Primary Lewis Street , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7AQ | - not rated | 595 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Fields School & Resource Centre Caerphilly Road , Ystrad Mynach CF82 7XW | - not rated | 791 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hengoed Primary School Chapel Terrace , Hengoed CF82 7JU | - not rated | 800 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 | 75 yd | |
| The Beech Tree Hotel | Beech Tree Hotel, 43 Bedwlwyn Road | 229 yd | |
| Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop | Shop Unit, 35 Bedwlwyn Road | 371 yd | |
| Portofino Ystrad Mynach | Unit C, 24 Penallta Road | 442 yd | |
| Viceroy of India | 12-14 Penallta Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club | 23 Bedwlwyn Road | 434 yd | |
| Shappelles | New Cottage, The Bridge | 659 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Junction Inn, 9 King's Hill | 674 yd | |
| The Angel Inn | The Angel Inn, Thomas Street | 747 yd | |
| Maesycwmmer Inn | Main Road | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erhan's Chargrill | 2 Pengam Road | 197 yd | |
| Pak Sing House | 36a Bedwlwyn Road | 204 yd | |
| Fireaway Ystrad Mynach | Unit A, 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 417 yd | |
| Flavours of India Takeaway | 8 Bedwlwyn Road | 423 yd | |
| Beech Tree Fish Bar | 39 Bedwlwyn Road | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Pengam Road | 197 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstores, Pengam Road | 197 yd | |
| AND Stores | 18 Bedwlwyn Road | 423 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 | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.