CF82 6GU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Red Kite Close, 0.9km from Cefn Hengoed in Ystrad Mynach. Administratively it sits within Ystrad Mynach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
For families considering a move, CF82 6GU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 20.3% 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 6GU are sourced from Output Area W00009923 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED KITE CLOSE, CF82 6GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED KITE CLOSE, CF82 6GU.
297
30
£ 39,300 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF82 6GU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 69% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF82 6GU. The average age is 30.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
11 sales · Mean £ 175,272
Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 281,666
Terraced
£ 183,000
8 sales · Mean £ 178,000
Flat
£ 81,000
1 sales · Mean £ 81,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF82 6GU has low crime rates — 10 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 Store0.8 km
- Hengoed General Store0.8 km
- Hengoed Post Office1.0 km
- Hengoed Post Office1.0 km
- J N Stores Ltd0.7 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 Hounds0.9 km
- The Lindsay Club0.6 km
- Fox and Hounds0.9 km
- The Lindsay Club0.6 km
- Crosskeys Inn0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Peppino's Pizza0.6 km
- Peppino's Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ystrad Mynach1.1 km
- Hengoed1.2 km
- Pengam2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Duffryn Street0.2 km
- Duffryn Street0.2 km
- Old Colliery0.5 km
- Old Colliery0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF826GU · Data under Open Government Licence