CF82 6BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goshawk Rise, 0.5km from Penybryn in Ystrad Mynach. Administratively it sits within Hengoed ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 18.8% 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 6BG are sourced from Output Area W00010280 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOSHAWK RISE, CF82 6BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSHAWK RISE, CF82 6BG.
519
34
£ 39,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF82 6BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
No single demographic signal dominates CF82 6BG — age 34, 87% ownership, 2% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF82 6BG. The average age is 34.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 189,997
4 sales · Mean £ 206,486
Detached
£ 250,500
4 sales · Mean £ 258,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF82 6BG has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- J N Stores Ltd0.8 km
- J N Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Watkins Farm Shop0.9 km
- Watkins Farm Shop0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crosskeys Inn0.7 km
- Crosskeys Inn0.7 km
- Fox and Hounds0.7 km
- The Lindsay Club0.5 km
- Fox and Hounds0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cosy Cafe0.7 km
- Cosy Cafe0.7 km
- Full Circle0.3 km
- Howells Training Ltd0.3 km
- Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Catering Facilities0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Peppino's Pizza0.7 km
- Peppino's Pizza0.7 km
- Roadside Grill1.0 km
- Roadside Grill1.0 km
- Gelligaer Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColl's0.9 km
- McColl's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pengam1.6 km
- Hengoed1.7 km
- Ystrad Mynach1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Derwendeg Primary School0.4 km
- Cae Ysgubor0.4 km
- Derwen Deg School0.4 km
- Cae Ysgubor0.4 km
- Derwendeg Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF826BG · Data under Open Government Licence