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Is CF82 8BP a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights

High crime rate8.9/10

DrugsOther Crime

Lower-income area 1.1/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10Wales
Median sold price£241kCF82 sample - 38 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wales
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area99.1%Average for Wales94.1%
Significant presencewhite other, mixed white asian, asian other
Immediate area1.5%Average for Wales
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area56.7%Average for Wales
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area621Average for Wales1,516
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area60.6%Average for Wales58.5%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area67.9%Average for Wales66.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area78.4%Average for Wales

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied67.9% dominant

Owned67.9%
Private rent13.5%
Social rent18.3%

Schools nearby 10 within 1 mile

About CF82 8BP: area rating, property, schools and local change

CF82 8BP is a postcode in Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF82 8BP, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CF82 8BP are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CF82 8BP is based on Caerphilly 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,488 residents, 621 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.

For property prices near CF82 8BP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF82 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £241k from 38 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near CF82 8BP can compare 10 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF82 8BP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF82 8BP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about CF82 8BP

Is CF82 8BP a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CF82 8BP?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near CF82 8BP?

10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for CF82 8BP?

LocaleIQ matched CF82 8BP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CF82 8BP?

The latest median sold price is £241k based on 38 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CF82 8BP?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.