Pen Y Bryn is in Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 2LA is located in the Penyrheol electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pen Y Bryn, Caerphilly, CF83 2LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 2JZ, CF83 2PF, CF83 2NU, CF83 2NW, CF83 2NE, CF83 2EX, CF83 2JU, CF83 2JW, CF83 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF83 2LA 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 | 49.8% | 51.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.6% | -1.6% | 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 | 29.9% | 39.6% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 48.8% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.8% | 56% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 17.2% | 10.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 22% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 35.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 96% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 96.9% | 93.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 93.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pen Y Bryn was 76.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Llanbradach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pen Y Bryn has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Llanbradach and the 274th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Pen Y Bryn, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-09-19 | £180,000 |
| 140 Pen Y Bryn, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-05-11 | £175,977 |
| 130 Pen Y Bryn, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-11-24 | £201,321 |
| 88 Pen Y Bryn, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-08-31 | £161,103 |
| 90 Pen Y Bryn, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2020-08-06 | £193,682 |
CF83 2LA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF83 2LA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Ifor Primary School Heol Aneurin , Penyrheol CF83 2PG | - not rated | 583 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed-Y-Brain Primary School School Street , Llanbradach CF83 3LD | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cenydd School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendredenny Park Primary School White Cross Lane , Hendredenny Estate CF83 2RL | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendre Junior School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 1,556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | Lotus House, 12 Shopping Parade, Troed-Y-Bryn | 639 yd | |
| The Spice Hut | 2 Shopping Parade, Troed-Y-Bryn | 669 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | Unit B, Bowls Court, Bowls Terrace | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Bowls Inn PH, Brynhyfryd Road | 915 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.