CF82 7AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beech Embankment, 0.3km from Ystrad Mynach in Ystrad Mynach. Administratively it sits within Ystrad Mynach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
For families considering a move, CF82 7AJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 7AJ are sourced from Output Area W00007501 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECH EMBANKMENT, CF82 7AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECH EMBANKMENT, CF82 7AJ.
266
46
£ 39,300 /yr
52%
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 7AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% 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 7AJ. The average age is 46.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 172,000
1 sales · Mean £ 172,000
Terraced
£ 138,000
3 sales · Mean £ 144,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF82 7AJ has low crime rates — 14 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
18 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Nisa JAT0.3 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Veg of Evans0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club0.2 km
- Ystrad Mynach Non-Political Club0.2 km
- Maesycwmmer Inn0.9 km
- Maesycwmmer Inn0.9 km
- The Junction Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Viceroy of India0.2 km
- Cwm Bakery Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Viceroy of India0.2 km
- Fortuna Bingo0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- AND Stores0.2 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- AND Stores0.2 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Beech Tree Fish Bar0.2 km
- Erhan's Chargrill0.1 km
- Fireaway Ystrad Mynach0.2 km
- Flavours of India Takeaway0.2 km
- Golden Gate Chinese0.2 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ystrad Mynach0.6 km
- Hengoed0.8 km
- Pengam3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Moriah0.1 km
- Moriah0.1 km
- The Beech Tree0.1 km
- The Beech Tree0.1 km
- Lidl0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF827AJ · Data under Open Government Licence