Heol Trecastell, Caerphilly, CF83 1AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 1AF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	50.9%	48.4%	-2.5%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	49.1%	51.6%	2.5%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CF83 1AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.5%	22%	2.5%	37.9%	-15.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	53.8%	-0.9%	44.2%	9.6%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.7%	13%	3.3%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	14.4%	10.3%	-4.1%	6.1%	4.2%

Health

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 (64.5%) 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	38.3%	38.3%	0.0%	48.4%	-10.1%
Good health	24.9%	26.2%	1.3%	33.6%	-7.4%
Fair health	24.5%	21.1%	-3.4%	12.7%	8.4%
Bad health	10%	13.7%	3.7%	4.0%	9.7%
Very bad health	2.2%	0.8%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 CF83 1AF this area, 32.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	32.4%	-6.6%	18.2%	14.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	9.9%	-1.1%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	12.6%	-1.0%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.8%	2.6%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	10.4%	-1.5%	16.9%	-6.5%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	24.8%	7.0%	33.8%	-9.0%
Other	2.5%	3.2%	0.7%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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%	1.2%	1.2%	0.7%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.6%	97.6%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	98.9%	97.3%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.3%	2.3%	5.6%	-3.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	97.3%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	76.7%	1.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	21.5%	13.5%	8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.7%	37.2%	8.5%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Not answered	7.8%	6.0%	1.8%

Safety

Is Heol Trecastell Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Trecastell was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.6% lower than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heol Trecastell has the lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF83 1AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 5/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heol Trecastell are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rhymney Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heol Trecastell, Caerphilly, CF83 1AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF83 1AF

Average Price
£402,321

Semi-Detached
£261,251

Terraced
£460,582

Detached
£422,673

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heol Trecastell

Average Price
£459,278

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£459,278

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heol TrecastellStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
73 Heol Trecastell, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2025-05-01	£379,066
85 Heol Trecastell, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2023-02-02	£399,251
66 Heol Trecastell, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£209,000	2021-11-08	£255,737
92 Heol Trecastell, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£293,000	2018-08-15	£445,648
92 Heol Trecastell, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2017-12-11	£388,683

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF83 1AF

Employment

CF83 1AF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CF83 1AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	50
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Construction	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell Crescent Road , CF83 1WH	- not rated	259 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Martin's School Hillside , CF83 1UW	- not rated	809 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Plasyfelin Primary Lewis Drive , Churchill Park CF83 3FT	- not rated	970 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Twyn Primary School East View , CF83 1UT	- not rated	993 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol G.G. Caerffili Pontygwindy Road , CF83 3HG	- not rated	1,122 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Library	Morgan Jones Park, Nantgarw Road	420 yd
The Deli	8 St Fagans Street	466 yd
Geshmak	6 Clive Street	517 yd
Imperial Desserts	68-70 Cardiff Road	567 yd
Tyfu Cafe/Ty Fu on the go	97 Cardiff Road	568 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Moathouse	30 Lon-Y-Llyn	483 yd
The Court House	The Courthouse, Cardiff Road	517 yd
The Aviary (Caerphilly ) Ltd	Uned A, 42 Cardiff Road	532 yd
Kings Arms	46 Cardiff Road	547 yd
The Malcolm Uphill	87-91 Cardiff Road	568 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
China Boy	6 St Fagans Street	412 yd
Jack's Plaice	Shop Unit, 8 Pentrebane Street	486 yd
Pepe's Piri Piri	49 Cardiff Road	491 yd
Curry Nights	2-4 Pentrebane Street	499 yd
Pizza Go Go	Uned A, 2-4 Pentrebane Street	499 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	6-12 Cardiff Road		589 yd
Morrisons	Castle Court		831 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF83 1AF postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.