The Windings is in Machen, Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 8QU is located in the Machen and Rudry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 2017-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Windings, Machen, Caerphilly, CF83 8QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 8PD, CF83 8NS, CF83 8ND, CF83 8NU, CF83 8NX, CF83 8PL, CF83 8NF, CF83 8NE, CF83 8NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF83 8QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 54.5% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.5% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 8QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 31.3% | 25.9% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 52.3% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 58% | 59.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 27.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 5.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 49% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| 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 | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.9% | 95.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 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 | 92.5% | 76.7% | 15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Windings was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Machen and Rudry average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Windings has the lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Machen and Rudry and the 28th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Windings, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2023-06-16 | £10,494 |
| 1 The Windings, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-12-08 | £944,012 |
| 1 The Windings, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-03-01 | £418,308 |
| 3 The Windings, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-09-09 | £847,581 |
| 2 The Windings, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £620,500 | 2020-04-03 | £886,067 |
CF83 8QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machen Primary School Commercial Road , Machen CF83 8NA | - not rated | 288 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wyclif Independent Christian School Wyndham Street , CF83 8PU | - not rated | 484 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 | 1,739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhydri Primary School Rhydri , CF83 3DF | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tyn - y - Wern Primary Navigator Street , Trethomas CF83 8BR | - not rated | 3,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machen Workingmens Constitutional Club | Dranllwyn, 18 Commercial Road | 278 yd | |
| United Services Club | Forge Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | 2a, 2 Forge Road | 344 yd | |
| Good Fortune Takeaweay | Shop Unit, 1 Forge Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 70 Commercial Road | 553 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.