Pontygwindy Road is in Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 3HD is located in the Morgan Jones electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 3HA, CF83 3AE, CF83 3AH, CF83 3JA, CF83 3AB, CF83 3HG, CF83 3AF, CF83 3AG, CF83 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 3HD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 36.1% | 40.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 39.7% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 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 | 49.3% | 42.6% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 36.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 22.1% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 20.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 20.9% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 97% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.2% | 97% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.3% | 37.2% | 25.1% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontygwindy Road was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontygwindy Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 258th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-08-31 | £257,213 |
| 63 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-01-18 | £238,881 |
| 65 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2009-01-23 | £265,254 |
| 65 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2003-11-05 | £81,244 |
| 57 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2001-09-07 | £293,221 |
CF83 3HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol G.G. Caerffili Pontygwindy Road , CF83 3HG | - not rated | 104 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasyfelin Primary Lewis Drive , Churchill Park CF83 3FT | - not rated | 338 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell Crescent Road , CF83 1WH | - not rated | 895 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twyn Primary School East View , CF83 1UT | - not rated | 951 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St James Primary Lansbury Park , CF83 3GT | - not rated | 1,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group at Asda Cafe | Pontygwindy Road | 177 yd | |
| TLC Treats | 4 Ton-Y-Felin Road | 376 yd | |
| Burger Joint | 27 Ton-Y-Felin Road | 376 yd | |
| Dragon City | 44 Bedwas Road | 445 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 21b Cwrt-Y-Castell | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly Rugby Football Club | Caerphilly Rugby Club, Virginia View | 115 yd | |
| The Green Lady | Pontygwindy Road | 204 yd | |
| Piccadilly Hotel | Piccadilly Hotel, Piccadilly Square | 334 yd | |
| Caerphilly Workmens Institute | Caerphilly Workmens Hall & Ins, 20 Castle Street | 441 yd | |
| Caerphilly Social Club | 44 Castle Street | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Valley Garden | 29-31 Pontygwindy Road | 153 yd | |
| Kwong Ming | 23 Pontygwindy Road | 177 yd | |
| Castle Kebabs | 18 Pontygwindy Road | 214 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 Piccadilly Square | 307 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 88 Mill Road | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Castle Court | 613 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Pontygwindy Road | 731 yd | |
| Iceland | 6-12 Cardiff Road | 820 yd | |
| Tesco | Parc Pontypandy | 1,089 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.