Penywrlod is in Gelligaer, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 8EU is located in the St Cattwg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penywrlod, Gelligaer, Hengoed, CF82 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 8ET, CF82 8DT, CF82 8DU, CF82 8EJ, CF82 8EY, CF82 8DW, CF82 8ES, CF82 8EN, CF82 8EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 8EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48% | 49.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 8EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 34.1% | 42.7% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 33.5% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 32.7% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -15.7% |
| Good health | 19.7% | 33.7% | 14.0% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 17.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 15.2% | 10.1% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
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.
In the area around CF82 8EU this area, 41.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.9% | 41.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 23.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.7% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 99.1% | 96.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 96.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 68.8% | 37.2% | 31.6% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penywrlod was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the St Cattwg average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penywrlod has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Cattwg and the 113th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Penywrlod, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,050 | 2021-10-05 | £130,967 |
| 13 Penywrlod, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2021-09-08 | £216,402 |
| 13 Penywrlod, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,750 | 2020-07-15 | £193,114 |
| 5 Penywrlod, Hengoed, Caerphilly Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £57,500 | 2019-06-07 | £74,526 |
| 3 Penywrlod, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2017-08-04 | £151,967 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhill Primary School Penywrlod , Gelligaer CF82 8EU | - not rated | 54 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyn-Gaer CP School Oxford Street Glyngaer , Gelligaer CF82 8FF | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP | - not rated | 1,901 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glanynant Learning Centre (PRU) Hanbury Street , Glanynant NP12 3XP | - not rated | 2,300 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 Harp Inn Y Delyn Aur | Harp Inn, St Cattwg's Avenue | 481 yd | |
| Gelligaer Bowling Club | Gelligaer Bowling Green And Pavilion, Gelligaer Recreation Ground, Gwaun-Fro | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelligaer Fish Bar | 3 The Shopping Centre, St Cattwg's Avenue | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 4 The Shopping Centre, St Cattwg's Avenue | 510 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.