Van Road is in Caerphilly and in Rhymney Valley district. CF83 1JZ 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 Van Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 1LE, CF83 1JY, CF83 1LH, CF83 1LJ, CF83 1HA, CF83 1HB, CF83 1NX, CF83 1JX, CF83 1JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF83 1JZ 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 | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 34.3% | 41.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 38.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 43.9% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 39.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.1% | 17.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 12.5% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 35.3% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 97.8% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 95% | 93.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.1% | 37.2% | 26.9% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Van Road was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% lower than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Van Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Van Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-07-11 | £157,081 |
| 9 Van Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £159,500 | 2024-09-13 | £165,937 |
| 25 Van Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-07-29 | £260,142 |
| 51 Van Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-02-04 | £178,664 |
| 37 Van Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2020-08-21 | £239,083 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyn Primary School East View , CF83 1UT | - not rated | 146 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell Crescent Road , CF83 1WH | - not rated | 592 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Martin's School Hillside , CF83 1UW | - not rated | 631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Caerffili Pontygwindy Road , CF83 3HG | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasyfelin Primary Lewis Drive , Churchill Park CF83 3FT | - not rated | 1,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Degrees at Market Street | 13 Market Street | 160 yd | |
| Raj of India | Raj Of India, 8 Market Street | 160 yd | |
| Casa Mia | 4, 4-6 The Twyn | 174 yd | |
| Fablas Ice Cream Ltd | Unit 31, Castle Court | 251 yd | |
| Consurio Lounge | Unit 30, Castle Court | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly Municipal Club | Municipal Club, Market Street | 167 yd | |
| Caerphilly Conservative Club | 43-45 Bartlett Street | 209 yd | |
| The Aviary (Caerphilly ) Ltd | Uned A, 42 Cardiff Road | 318 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 46 Cardiff Road | 321 yd | |
| The Court House | The Courthouse, Cardiff Road | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House | 9 Market Street | 160 yd | |
| Great Wall | 146 Van Road | 262 yd | |
| New Caerphilly Fish Bar | 6 Bartlett Street | 273 yd | |
| Lazy Panda | Unit A, 76 Cardiff Road | 333 yd | |
| My Cod Fish Bar | 57 Cardiff Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 6-12 Cardiff Road | 267 yd | |
| Morrisons | Castle Court | 304 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.