Pontygwindy Road is in Caerphilly and in Rhymney Valley district. CF83 3HF 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 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 3RU, CF83 3HG, CF83 3JA, CF83 3HA, CF83 3HJ, CF83 3HH, CF83 3HD, CF83 3RT, CF83 3EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF83 3HF 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 | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 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 | 32.8% | 40.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 41.3% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 54.2% | 49.1% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.7% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 21.8% | 18.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 20.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 25.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 97.6% 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% | 97.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 97.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.7% | 37.2% | 23.5% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontygwindy Road was 95.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontygwindy Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 212th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-12-01 | £138,938 |
| 144 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-06-30 | £208,470 |
| 112 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-11-01 | £232,627 |
| 132 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-12-19 | £228,182 |
| 106 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2017-05-12 | £231,472 |
CF83 3HF 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 | 159 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Education | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 371 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell Crescent Road , CF83 1WH | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twyn Primary School East View , CF83 1UT | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St James Primary Lansbury Park , CF83 3GT | - not rated | 1,348 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 | 376 yd | |
| TLC Treats | 4 Ton-Y-Felin Road | 557 yd | |
| Burger Joint | 27 Ton-Y-Felin Road | 557 yd | |
| Dragon City | 44 Bedwas Road | 582 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 21b Cwrt-Y-Castell | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Lady | Pontygwindy Road | 1 yd | |
| Caerphilly Rugby Football Club | Caerphilly Rugby Club, Virginia View | 137 yd | |
| Piccadilly Hotel | Piccadilly Hotel, Piccadilly Square | 532 yd | |
| Caerphilly Workmens Institute | Caerphilly Workmens Hall & Ins, 20 Castle Street | 628 yd | |
| Caerphilly Social Club | 44 Castle Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Valley Garden | 29-31 Pontygwindy Road | 353 yd | |
| Royal Palace | 160 Pontygwindy Road | 369 yd | |
| Kwong Ming | 23 Pontygwindy Road | 376 yd | |
| Castle Kebabs | 18 Pontygwindy Road | 404 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 88 Mill Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Pontygwindy Road | 598 yd | |
| Morrisons | Castle Court | 803 yd | |
| Tesco | Parc Pontypandy | 925 yd | |
| Iceland | 6-12 Cardiff Road | 1,022 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 12-13, Gallagher Retail Park, Parc Pontypandy | 1,031 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 | 93.5% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.