Pontygwindy Road is in Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 3HG 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 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 3HF, CF83 3JA, CF83 3HA, CF83 3HD, CF83 3RU, CF83 3AH, CF83 3AE, CF83 3HJ, CF83 3AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 3HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 29.9% | 33.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 48% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 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 | 45% | 46.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.1% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.5% | 18.4% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 10.7% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 16.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 26.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.5% | 95.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 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 | 98.2% | 95.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontygwindy Road was 138.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% higher than the Morgan Jones average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontygwindy Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Morgan Jones and the 122nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2017-08-15 | £213,400 |
| 83 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2014-01-24 | £250,284 |
| 83 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,500 | 2012-10-11 | £157,314 |
| 69 Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2004-08-27 | £192,102 |
CF83 3HG 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 22 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasyfelin Primary Lewis Drive , Churchill Park CF83 3FT | - not rated | 320 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Castell Crescent Road , CF83 1WH | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Twyn Primary School East View , CF83 1UT | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St James Primary Lansbury Park , CF83 3GT | - not rated | 1,360 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 | 303 yd | |
| TLC Treats | 4 Ton-Y-Felin Road | 495 yd | |
| Burger Joint | 27 Ton-Y-Felin Road | 495 yd | |
| Dragon City | 44 Bedwas Road | 541 yd | |
| The Old Library | Morgan Jones Park, Nantgarw Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Lady | Pontygwindy Road | 84 yd | |
| Caerphilly Rugby Football Club | Caerphilly Rugby Club, Virginia View | 106 yd | |
| Piccadilly Hotel | Piccadilly Hotel, Piccadilly Square | 460 yd | |
| Caerphilly Workmens Institute | Caerphilly Workmens Hall & Ins, 20 Castle Street | 563 yd | |
| Caerphilly Social Club | 44 Castle Street | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Valley Garden | 29-31 Pontygwindy Road | 279 yd | |
| Kwong Ming | 23 Pontygwindy Road | 303 yd | |
| Castle Kebabs | 18 Pontygwindy Road | 337 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 88 Mill Road | 415 yd | |
| Royal Palace | 160 Pontygwindy Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Stores Ltd, Pontygwindy Road | 627 yd | |
| Morrisons | Castle Court | 736 yd | |
| Iceland | 6-12 Cardiff Road | 946 yd | |
| Tesco | Parc Pontypandy | 1,002 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.