Skomer Island Way is in Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 2DB is located in the Penyrheol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 2013-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Skomer Island Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 2AY, CF83 2AR, CF83 2DD, CF83 2AU, CF83 2AS, CF83 2DA, CF83 2BN, CF83 2AQ, CF83 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF83 2DB 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 | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.9% | -2.7% | 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 | 43.3% | 41.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 44.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 60.7% | 53.4% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 30.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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 | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 8.5% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 19.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 37.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 96.3% | 94.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.3% | 37.2% | 20.1% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skomer Island Way was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Skomer Island Way has the 24th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Skomer Island Way, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-05 | £427,613 |
| 27 Skomer Island Way, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2022-06-17 | £321,358 |
| 37 Skomer Island Way, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,500 | 2018-12-17 | £289,994 |
| 29 Skomer Island Way, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-07-14 | £299,992 |
| 47 Skomer Island Way, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2016-09-02 | £385,914 |
CF83 2DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwrt Rawlin Primary School Cae Meillion , CF83 1SN | - not rated | 671 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendredenny Park Primary School White Cross Lane , Hendredenny Estate CF83 2RL | - not rated | 672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendre Junior School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendre Infants School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cenydd School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 6a-2, 6 Cae Meillion | 498 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee | Unit 7, Castle View Shopping Centre, Cae Meillion | 515 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 9, Castle View Shopping Centre, Cae Meillion | 515 yd | |
| Creazione Cafe | Creazione Fitness Village, Block E - Sparks House, Western Industrial Estate | 722 yd | |
| Funtastic Kids Play Ltd | Unit 1, Block F - Forward House, Western Industrial Estate | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Kite | The Red Kite, 3 Beddau Way | 456 yd | |
| Cwrt Rawlin Inn | Cwrt Rawlin Inn, Cae Meillion | 498 yd | |
| Angel Bar & Grill | White Cross Lane | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Takeaway | 3 Cae Meillion | 498 yd | |
| Castle Gate Restaurant | Castlegate Restaurant And Takeaway, 5 Cae Meillion | 498 yd | |
| Pagoda | Unit 4, Castle View Shopping Centre, Cae Meillion | 499 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, Castle View Shopping Centre, Cae Meillion | 515 yd | |
| Delicious Sandwich Bar | 98 St Cenydd Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl GB Ltd | Castle Gate Development, 5 Beddau Way | 456 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 1-2 Cae Meillion | 498 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Penrhos Service Station, Caerphilly Road | 890 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.