Alma Street is in Machen, Caerphilly and in Rhymney Valley district. CF83 8PT is located in the Machen and Rudry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alma Street, Machen, Caerphilly, CF83 8PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 8PR, CF83 8PU, CF83 8PS, CF83 8PP, CF83 8NB, CF83 8PA, CF83 8PY, CF83 8PF, CF83 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 8PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.2% | 49.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.1% | 39.7% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 41.5% | -15.8% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 58.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 7.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 5.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 12% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 19.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 39.5% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 94.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.6% | 97.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Street was 102.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Machen and Rudry average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Alma Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Machen and Rudry and the 194th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Alma Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2023-08-03 | £130,101 |
| Ty Sara, 10 Alma Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-01-21 | £269,929 |
| 4 Alma Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-11-30 | £224,459 |
| 3 Alma Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2017-06-02 | £211,075 |
| 7 Alma Street, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-04-28 | £290,849 |
CF83 8PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyclif Independent Christian School Wyndham Street , CF83 8PU | - not rated | 84 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Machen Primary School Commercial Road , Machen CF83 8NA | - not rated | 158 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Graig-Y-Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School Addison Way , Machen CF83 8WW | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhydri Primary School Rhydri , CF83 3DF | - not rated | 2,971 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Services Club | Forge Road | 143 yd | |
| Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club | Dranllwyn, 18 Commercial Road | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune Takeaweay | Shop Unit, 1 Forge Road | 125 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 2a, 2 Forge Road | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 70 Commercial Road | 276 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.