Glyn Glas, Thornhill, Caerphilly, CF83 1LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF83 1LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.1%	51.4%	3.3%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	51.9%	48.6%	-3.3%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 1LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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	26%	26%	0.0%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	63.9%	4.2%	44.2%	19.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	7.1%	5.1%	-2.0%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	5.7%	3.9%	-1.8%	6.1%	-2.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.5%	49.6%	-4.9%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	31.5%	34.3%	2.8%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	11.3%	11.9%	0.6%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	2.3%	2.9%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.6%	18.2%	-0.4%	18.2%	0.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	7.8%	-4.5%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	15.2%	-3.9%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	4%	4.2%	0.2%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	15.5%	3.8%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	32.3%	37%	4.7%	33.8%	3.2%
Other	2%	2.1%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.2%	2.9%	1.7%	3.1%	-0.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.6%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.4%	92.4%	-2.0%	81.4%	11.0%
Other	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	94.4%	93.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	3.1%	1.3%	-1.8%	6.1%	-4.8%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	3.2%	2.3%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	93.2%	-1.2%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	2.1%	5.8%	3.7%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	76.7%	14.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	45.9%	46.2%	-0.3%
Hindu	2.9%	1.7%	1.2%
Muslim	3.7%	6.5%	-2.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Glyn Glas Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glyn Glas was 270.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.2% higher than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Glyn Glas has the 9th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 29th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CF83 1LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 Glyn Glas 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 Glyn Glas, Thornhill, Caerphilly, CF83 1LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF83 1LZ

Average Price
£511,953

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£511,953

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Glyn Glas

Average Price
£236,990

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,990

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Glyn GlasStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Glyn Glas, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2017-01-25	£620,669
2 Glyn Glas, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2012-08-15	£401,291
2 Glyn Glas, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2006-01-13	£346,684
2 Glyn Glas, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building	£46,000	1996-03-12	£236,990

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF83 1LZ

Employment

CF83 1LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	107
Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	46
Self-Employed	31
Other	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Other	13
Construction	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Martin's School Hillside , CF83 1UW	- not rated	1,474 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Twyn Primary School East View , CF83 1UT	- not rated	2,025 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell Crescent Road , CF83 1WH	- not rated	2,140 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cwrt Rawlin Primary School Cae Meillion , CF83 1SN	- not rated	2,391 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Thornhill Primary School Heol Hir , Thornhill CF14 9UD	- not rated	2,506 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Ridgeway Golf Club	Ridgeway Golf Club		396 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Travellers Rest	Travellers Rest Inn, Mountain Road		396 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Caerphilly Mountain Snackbar	Mountain Road		411 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
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%

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	100.0%

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