Commercial Street is in Senghenydd, Caerphilly and in Rhymney Valley district. CF83 4GA 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 Commercial Street, Senghenydd, Caerphilly, CF83 4GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 4FU, CF83 4GB, CF83 4FS, CF83 4FW, CF83 4FZ, CF83 4GD, CF83 4FR, CF83 4FP, CF83 4FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 4GA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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% | 47.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 52.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF83 4GA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 42.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 40.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 43.2% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 15.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 26.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 20.4% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.6% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 98.4% | 99.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 67.4% | 37.2% | 30.2% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 87.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% lower than the Aber Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Aber Valley and the 242nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Commercial Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-09-05 | £135,000 |
| 137 Commercial Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-07-24 | £167,611 |
| 169 Commercial Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2023-12-12 | £142,145 |
| Flat B 193 Commercial Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2023-12-08 | £89,577 |
| Flat A 193 Commercial Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,500 | 2023-08-09 | £91,055 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nant Y Parc Primary School Universal Site , Senghenydd CF83 4GY | - not rated | 540 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Ifor Bach Windsor Way , Abertridwr CF83 4AB | - not rated | 809 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmaber Infant School Bryngelli Terrace , Abertridwr CF83 4FF | - not rated | 937 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmaber Junior School Brynhafod Road , Abertridwr CF83 4BH | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman R.C. Comprehensive School Dynea Road , Rhydyfelin CF37 5DP | - not rated | 3,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwell Coffee Shop | 83 Commercial Street | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senghenydd RFC | Welfare Ground | 392 yd | |
| Aber & Senghenydd Ex-Servicemens Club | 18-19 Gwern Avenue | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sneggy Chippy Ltd | 1 High Street | 328 yd | |
| Ming's Takeaway | 2 Gwern Avenue | 392 yd | |
| Dinas Spice | 103a High Street | 920 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 | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| 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 | 72.2% |
| Median download speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 138.55 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 138.55 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.