Whitecross Lane is in Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 2RL 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 Whitecross Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 2UN, CF83 2UL, CF83 2UH, CF83 2UJ, CF83 2TQ, CF83 2UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF83 2RL 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 Whitecross Lane 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.
Whitecross Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Inn Whitecross Lane, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-03-04 | £524,573 |
| Plymouth House, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-05-11 | £724,689 |
| Angel Inn Whitecross Lane, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-03-30 | £261,887 |
| 4 Whitecross Lane, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2017-03-03 | £273,012 |
| Ty Newydd Barn, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £423,900 | 2010-06-03 | £805,640 |
CF83 2RL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendredenny Park Primary School White Cross Lane , Hendredenny Estate CF83 2RL | - not rated | 640 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cenydd School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 987 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendre Junior School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendre Infants School St Cenydd Road , Trecenydd CF83 2RP | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwm Ifor Primary School Heol Aneurin , Penyrheol CF83 2PG | - not rated | 1,302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Bar & Grill | White Cross Lane | 446 yd | |
| White Cross Inn | White Cross Inn, Groeswen Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's Pizza | Unit B, Bowls Court, Bowls Terrace | 1,087 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Median download speed | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.