CF83 8HX is in Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Caerphilly and Caerphilly district. CF83 8HX is located in the Bedwas and Trethomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 2007-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 8HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 8FW, CF83 8DD, CF83 8HU, CF83 8EL, CF83 8EY, CF83 8DW, CF83 8HA, CF83 8XP, CF83 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 8HX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF83 8HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 33.3% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 52.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 51.2% | 48% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 28.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 17.8% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.2% | 17.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 18.3% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 30.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97% | 95.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CF83 8HX was 210.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.7% higher than the Bedwas and Trethomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CF83 8HX has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bedwas and Trethomas and the 50th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Systems Ltd Unit 3 Bedwas Court, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-10-07 | £235,946 |
| Unit 2 Bedwas Court, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2018-11-29 | £255,001 |
| Unit 2 Bedwas Court, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-10-25 | £305,510 |
CF83 8HX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF83 8HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedwas Infant School St Mary's Street , Bedwas CF83 8EE | - not rated | 765 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bedwas Junior School Church Street , Bedwas CF83 8EB | - not rated | 834 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bedwas High School Newport Road , Bedwas CF83 8BJ | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Caerffili Pontygwindy Road , CF83 3HG | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St James Primary Lansbury Park , CF83 3GT | - not rated | 1,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft | Unit 11 (Lawrence Court), Greenway | 60 yd | |
| Eden Centre Caerphilly | Unit B, 6 Greenway | 276 yd | |
| Ked's Cafe Bar | Unit 21, Afon Court, Greenway | 340 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 6, Gallagher Retail Park, Parc Pontypandy | 488 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3c, Gallagher Retail Park, Parc Pontypandy | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways | Crossways Public House Unit A, Crossways Park | 487 yd | |
| Bedwas Rugby Football Club | Bedwas Rugby Club, Bedwas Road | 692 yd | |
| The Wonky Bar | 17 Church Street | 694 yd | |
| Bridgend Inn | Bridgend Inn, The Square | 737 yd | |
| Church House Inn | Church Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kings Chinese | 7 Church Street | 694 yd | |
| Bedwas Fish Bar | 22 Church Street | 731 yd | |
| Bhaji Indian Takeaway | 20 Church Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Parc Pontypandy | 487 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 12-13, Gallagher Retail Park, Parc Pontypandy | 488 yd | |
| Co-op Bedwas | 51-53 Church Street | 741 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.