Riverside Park is in Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Caerphilly and in Caerphilly district. CF83 8XL is located in the Bedwas and Trethomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Riverside Park, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 8XL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF83 8FS, CF83 8EP, CF83 8HL, CF83 8DW, CF83 8HP, CF83 8HU, CF83 8HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF83 8XL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 8XL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 23.7% | 36.6% | 12.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 51.4% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 50% | 55.5% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.3% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 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 | 18.3% | 10.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 12.2% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 22% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 37.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.1% | 96.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Riverside Park was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% lower than the Bedwas and Trethomas average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Riverside Park has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bedwas and Trethomas and the 252nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Motorhomes Ltd Unit 5 Riverside Park, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-07-31 | £169,491 |
| Celtic Motorhomes Ltd Unit 5 Riverside Park, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-05-03 | £177,841 |
| Celtic Motorhomes Ltd Unit 7 Riverside Park, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-11-29 | £118,810 |
| Smartlec Unit 7 Riverside Park, Caerphilly, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-11-07 | £138,185 |
CF83 8XL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,138 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bedwas Junior School Church Street , Bedwas CF83 8EB | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed-Y-Brain Primary School School Street , Llanbradach CF83 3LD | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol G.G. Caerffili Pontygwindy Road , CF83 3HG | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasyfelin Primary Lewis Drive , Churchill Park CF83 3FT | - not rated | 1,667 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Centre Caerphilly | Unit B, 6 Greenway | 184 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 6, Gallagher Retail Park, Parc Pontypandy | 387 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3c, Gallagher Retail Park, Parc Pontypandy | 387 yd | |
| The Loft | Unit 11 (Lawrence Court), Greenway | 502 yd | |
| Ked's Cafe Bar | Unit 21, Afon Court, Greenway | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways | Crossways Public House Unit A, Crossways Park | 730 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Corbetts Lane | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 12-13, Gallagher Retail Park, Parc Pontypandy | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | Parc Pontypandy | 730 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 | 60.0% |
| 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.