CF82 6AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Griffin Drive, 0.8km from Cefn Hengoed in Ystrad Mynach. Administratively it sits within Ystrad Mynach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
For families considering a move, CF82 6AB represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 19.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF82 6AB are sourced from Output Area W00009927 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRIFFIN DRIVE, CF82 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIFFIN DRIVE, CF82 6AB.
366
33
£ 39,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF82 6AB spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 19.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF82 6AB. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 235,500
10 sales · Mean £ 236,800
Semi-Detached
£ 211,500
15 sales · Mean £ 211,860
Flat
£ 114,500
4 sales · Mean £ 116,487
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF82 6AB has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Hengoed General Store0.7 km
- Hengoed General Store0.7 km
- Hengoed Post Office0.9 km
- Hengoed Post Office0.9 km
- J N Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Portofino Ystrad Mynach0.9 km
- The Beech Tree Hotel1.0 km
- Ty Penallta Glass Restaurant0.9 km
- Portofino Ystrad Mynach0.9 km
- The Beech Tree Hotel1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox and Hounds1.0 km
- The Lindsay Club0.6 km
- Fox and Hounds1.0 km
- The Lindsay Club0.6 km
- Crosskeys Inn0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Peppino's Pizza0.5 km
- Peppino's Pizza0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ystrad Mynach1.2 km
- Hengoed1.2 km
- Pengam2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Duffryn Street0.2 km
- Duffryn Street0.2 km
- Hengoed Primary School0.5 km
- Cross Keys Inn0.5 km
- Hengoed Primary School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF826AB · Data under Open Government Licence