Cardiff Road is in Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 1FQ is located in the St Martins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 1GQ, CF83 1GE, CF83 1XA, CF83 1GF, CF83 1FR, CF83 1JQ, CF83 1JS, CF83 1GA, CF83 1FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF83 1FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.8% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 CF83 1FQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 37.5% | 50.8% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 32% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 5.5% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 40.7% | 42.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.5% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.9% | 19.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 32.5% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| White | 93.9% | 90.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.6% | 92.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 92.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 753.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 571.7% higher than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardiff Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 4th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 368.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-07-06 | £357,410 |
| 85 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-09-12 | £86,532 |
| Help4Wales Foundation, Unit A 81 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-07-25 | £156,605 |
| 91 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2015-08-06 | £1,308,354 |
| The Malcolm Uphill, 89 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2015-08-06 | £1,308,354 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell Crescent Road , CF83 1WH | - not rated | 363 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Martin's School Hillside , CF83 1UW | - not rated | 367 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twyn Primary School East View , CF83 1UT | - not rated | 513 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Caerffili Pontygwindy Road , CF83 3HG | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasyfelin Primary Lewis Drive , Churchill Park CF83 3FT | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyfu Cafe/Ty Fu on the go | 97 Cardiff Road | 12 yd | |
| Geshmak | 6 Clive Street | 53 yd | |
| Imperial Desserts | 68-70 Cardiff Road | 71 yd | |
| Bake Station | Cafe, 3 Station Terrace | 74 yd | |
| The Deli | 8 St Fagans Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malcolm Uphill | 87-91 Cardiff Road | 12 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 46 Cardiff Road | 115 yd | |
| The Aviary (Caerphilly ) Ltd | Uned A, 42 Cardiff Road | 177 yd | |
| Caerphilly Conservative Club | 43-45 Bartlett Street | 237 yd | |
| The Court House | The Courthouse, Cardiff Road | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volare | 87 Cardiff Road | 12 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 79 Cardiff Road | 12 yd | |
| Hot Chickz | Shop Unit A, 85 Cardiff Road | 41 yd | |
| Lazy Panda | Unit A, 76 Cardiff Road | 52 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 5 Clive Street | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 6-12 Cardiff Road | 262 yd | |
| Morrisons | Castle Court | 556 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.