CF82 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brambling Crescent, 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 £300k. 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 6BF are sourced from Output Area W00010280 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAMBLING CRESCENT, CF82 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMBLING CRESCENT, CF82 6BF.
519
34
£ 39,000 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF82 6BF 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
CF82 6BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 87% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF82 6BF. 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
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
£ 288,475
12 sales · Mean £ 295,579
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF82 6BF has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- J N Stores Ltd0.7 km
- J N Stores Ltd0.7 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 Circle0.4 km
- Howells Training Ltd0.3 km
- Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Catering Facilities0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Peppino's Pizza0.7 km
- Peppino's Pizza0.7 km
- Roadside Grill0.9 km
- Roadside Grill0.9 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
- Cae Ysgubor0.3 km
- Cae Ysgubor0.3 km
- Derwendeg Primary School0.3 km
- Derwen Deg School0.3 km
- Derwendeg Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF826BF · Data under Open Government Licence