CF83 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Trecastell, 0.2km from Aber Halt in Caerphilly. Administratively it sits within Morgan Jones ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF83 1AE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k. 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 CF83 1AE are sourced from Output Area W00007178 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL TRECASTELL, CF83 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL TRECASTELL, CF83 1AE.
251
52
£ 38,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF83 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, CF83 1AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF83 1AE. The average age is 52.3. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 200,000
7 sales · Mean £ 213,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF83 1AE has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- Savers0.7 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Poundstretcher1.0 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ty Castell Guest House0.5 km
- Ty Castell Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Caerphilly Cwtch0.8 km
- Clwb Cyfansoddiadol Caerffili0.9 km
- Clwb Golff Caerffili0.9 km
- Cwrt Rawlin Inn1.0 km
- Moat House Hotel0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Bake Station0.8 km
- Cafe A-Roma0.6 km
- Creazione Cafe0.8 km
- Esquires Coffee1.0 km
- Funtastic Kids Play Ltd0.8 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Express Takeaway1.0 km
- Pagoda Cantonese1.0 km
- Volare0.7 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aber0.2 km
- Caerphilly0.8 km
- Energlyn & Churchill Park1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Trecastell Flats0.0 km
- Aber Rail Station0.1 km
- Plas Thomas0.1 km
- Trecastell Bungalows0.1 km
- Aber Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF831AE · Data under Open Government Licence