CF83 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Gledyr, 0.3km from Aber Halt in Caerphilly. Administratively it sits within Morgan Jones ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF83 1AJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, 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 CF83 1AJ are sourced from Output Area W00007178 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL GLEDYR, CF83 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL GLEDYR, CF83 1AJ.
251
52
£ 38,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF83 1AJ 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
CF83 1AJ has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1AJ. 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
£ 170,500
2 sales · Mean £ 170,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF83 1AJ has low crime rates — 17 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
42 nearby- Savers0.6 km
- Savers0.6 km
- Premier Stores0.5 km
- Premier Stores0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 37 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 Cwtch0.7 km
- Caerphilly Masonic Club0.9 km
- Clwb Cyfansoddiadol Caerffili0.8 km
- Clwb Golff Caerffili0.9 km
- Moat House Hotel0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Bake Station0.7 km
- Cafe A-Roma0.6 km
- Creazione Cafe0.8 km
- Funtastic Kids Play Ltd0.8 km
- Personnel Hygiene Services Staff Canteen0.8 km
- + 45 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Volare0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Volare0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aber0.3 km
- Caerphilly0.7 km
- Energlyn & Churchill Park1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Trecastell Flats0.1 km
- Trecastell Bungalows0.1 km
- Plas Thomas0.1 km
- Aber Rail Station0.2 km
- Nant Ddu0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF831AJ · Data under Open Government Licence