Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

OSPREY DRIVE, CF82 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSPREY DRIVE, CF82 6BA.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

445

cake
Avg Age

31

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

work
Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: CF82 6BA 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.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
9/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF82 6BA spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 89.6% year-on-year.

home £249,545 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF82 6BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osprey Drive, 0.5km from Penybryn in Ystrad Mynach. Administratively it sits within Ystrad Mynach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.

For families considering a move, CF82 6BA 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 31 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. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k, up 89.6% 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 6BA are sourced from Output Area W00010296 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF82 6BA. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 245,000

15 sales · Mean £ 257,496

Terraced

£ 140,000

7 sales · Mean £ 166,421

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 216,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CF82 6BA has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Fox and Hounds0.6 km
  • The Lindsay Club0.5 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.6 km
  • The Lindsay Club0.5 km
  • Crosskeys Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Full Circle0.1 km
  • Howells Training Ltd0.3 km
  • Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Catering Facilities0.1 km
  • Full Circle0.1 km
  • Howells Training Ltd0.3 km
  • + 3 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • J N Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • J N Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Peppino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Peppino's Pizza0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hengoed1.6 km
  • Ystrad Mynach1.6 km
  • Pengam1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Colliery0.4 km
  • Old Colliery0.4 km
  • Lindsay Club0.4 km
  • Lindsay Club0.5 km
  • Pen-y-bryn Terrace0.5 km