Graigwen Crescent is in Abertridwr, Caerphilly and in Rhymney Valley district. CF83 4BN is located in the Aber Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Graigwen Crescent, Abertridwr, Caerphilly, CF83 4BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 4AT, CF83 4BP, CF83 4AR, CF83 4BQ, CF83 4AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 4BN has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 46.2% | 48% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 31.4% | 41.7% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 45.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 59.4% | 51.1% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 22.2% | 32.2% | 10.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 26.1% | 14.2% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.1% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 19.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 22.5% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 27.3% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.4% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.6% | 97.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.7% | 37.2% | 26.5% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graigwen Crescent was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.1% lower than the Aber Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Graigwen Crescent has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Aber Valley and the 278th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Graigwen Crescent, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-03 | £229,957 |
| 25 Graigwen Crescent, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-01 | £197,390 |
| 21 Graigwen Crescent, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2022-05-19 | £125,185 |
| 15 Graigwen Crescent, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-07-09 | £161,855 |
| 25 Graigwen Crescent, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-11-22 | £200,881 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmaber Junior School Brynhafod Road , Abertridwr CF83 4BH | - not rated | 731 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmaber Infant School Bryngelli Terrace , Abertridwr CF83 4FF | - not rated | 856 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ifor Bach Windsor Way , Abertridwr CF83 4AB | - not rated | 1,166 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwm Ifor Primary School Heol Aneurin , Penyrheol CF83 2PG | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendredenny Park Primary School White Cross Lane , Hendredenny Estate CF83 2RL | - not rated | 2,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Coffee Shop | 2 Thomas Street | 783 yd | |
| Crave the Dish | Aber Hotel, Ilan Road | 925 yd | |
| Four Seasons at The Aber | Aber Hotel, Ilan Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA | Y.M.C.A, Brynhafod Road | 777 yd | |
| Aber Hotel | Aber Hotel, Ilan Road | 925 yd | |
| R A O B Social Club | R A O B Social Club, The Square | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Chef | Shop Unit, 23 Thomas Street | 827 yd | |
| Angel House | 9 Thomas Street | 846 yd | |
| Sam's Grill House | Shop Unit, 1-3 Thomas Street | 846 yd | |
| Wales Kebab House | 17 Thomas Street | 846 yd | |
| Fortune House | 7 Ilan Road | 963 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 | 9.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.