Downey Grove is in Penpedairheol, Hengoed and in Caerphilly district. CF82 8LE is located in the St Cattwg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Downey Grove, Penpedairheol, Hengoed, CF82 8LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF82 8LF, CF82 8LD, CF82 8LB, CF82 8FS, CF82 8FJ, CF82 8LA, CF82 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF82 8LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.9% | -2.9% | 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 | 37.5% | 39.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 44.4% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 59.1% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 26% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 6.8% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 13.6% | -8.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 25.2% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 35% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downey Grove was 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the St Cattwg average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Downey Grove has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in St Cattwg and the 16th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Downey Grove, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-01-27 | £247,830 |
| 36 Downey Grove, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-19 | £130,946 |
| 10 Downey Grove, Hengoed, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2023-09-22 | £270,242 |
| 37 Downey Grove, Hengoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-12-21 | £147,097 |
| 6 Downey Grove, Hengoed, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,500 | 2022-12-16 | £248,647 |
CF82 8LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 180 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyn-Gaer CP School Oxford Street Glyngaer , Gelligaer CF82 8FF | - not rated | 276 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP | - not rated | 811 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 984 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glanynant Learning Centre (PRU) Hanbury Street , Glanynant NP12 3XP | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Penywrlod , Gelligaer CF82 8EU | - not rated | 1,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howells Training Ltd | Units 6-8 (Evens), East Road | 804 yd | |
| Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Catering Facilities | Caerphilly Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Full Circle | Plas Hyfryd, 74 Ffordd Y Maes | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gelligaer Bowling Club | Gelligaer Bowling Green And Pavilion, Gelligaer Recreation Ground, Gwaun-Fro | 217 yd | |
| Plough and Harrow | Plough And Harrow, 2 Hengoed Road | 642 yd | |
| Beechgrove Social Club | Beechgrove Social Club, The Square | 732 yd | |
| The Harp Inn Y Delyn Aur | Harp Inn, St Cattwg's Avenue | 877 yd | |
| Penallta Rugby Club | Penallta Rugby Football Club,, Caerphilly Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Fish Bar | 1 Pengam Road | 751 yd | |
| Gelligaer Fish Bar | 3 The Shopping Centre, St Cattwg's Avenue | 872 yd | |
| Roadside Grill | 1a Woodfield Terrace | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 4 The Shopping Centre, St Cattwg's Avenue | 872 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, New Road | 899 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 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.