Postcode insights

CF82 7HZ

Forest Avenue

Hengoed

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Detailed insights for CF82 7HZ

Overview

Postcode CF82 7HZ is located in an urban city, within the Hengoed ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hengoed & Maesycwmer area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hengoed & Maesycwmer is £43,761 per year. The nearest station is Hengoed, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Hengoed & Maesycwmer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 619 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Hengoed & Maesycwmer has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hengoed & Maesycwmer is £43,761 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF82 7HZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Hengoed located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF82 7HZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hengoed

N/A

Walking directions to Hengoed
0.9 mi

Pengam

N/A

Walking directions to Pengam

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
789.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.67(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.67(-49%)
Public order
5(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-55%)
Drugs
2.78(+7%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
435
94.98%
Other
5
1.09%
Pakistani
3
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.66%
Total population: 458

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
26.67%
No qualifications
77
21.39%
Level 3 (A level)
64
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 360

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
80
46.24%
Owns outright
55
31.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.14%
Other social rented
9
5.2%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.05%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Hengoed

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £280K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Hengoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £434,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hengoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£323,750£286
Semi-Detached26£185,000£184
Terraced10£150,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hengoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,000£112,750£96,000
2017£236,500£139,975£91,475
2018£207,000£113,000£126,000
2019£238,725£135,000£123,250
2020£230,000£132,250£103,000
2021£252,500£140,000£124,000
2022£289,950£177,000£150,000
2023£285,000£159,950£160,000
2024£306,250£165,250£150,750
2025£297,500£179,000£140,000
2026£328,750£222,000£149,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hengoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£115£93
2017£184£154£96
2018£198£129£131
2019£192£135£125
2020£188£159£121
2021£220£168£125
2022£287£204£158
2023£263£180£164
2024£297£187£161
2025£294£185£177
2026£253£202£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hengoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hengoed in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF82 7HZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF82 7HZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 20256, Forest Avenue, Hengoed, CF82 7HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
28 Mar 202515, Forest Avenue, Hengoed, CF82 7HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
12 Jun 202533, Valley View, Hengoed, CF82 7JGDetachedFreehold£382,000
12 Sept 202522, Hengoed Avenue, Hengoed, CF82 7HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
14 Jul 202528, Hengoed Avenue, Hengoed, CF82 7HTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the CF82 7HZ postcode area, located within Hengoed & Maesycwmer, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF82 7HZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDerwendeg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableTiryberth Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableHengoed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF82 7HZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF82 7HZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalHengoed Avenue, Caerphilly, CF82 7HTWalking directions to Nisa Local

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF82 7HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Donna Cushing

Hengoed - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Teresa Elizabeth Parry

Hengoed - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Chris Evans

Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerphillyW07000088
WardHengoedW05001659
ParishGelligaerW04000736
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hengoed & MaesycwmerW02000301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 012AW01001363
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF82 7HZ

Is CF82 7HZ (Hengoed & Maesycwmer) safe?

The area around CF82 7HZ records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF82 7HZ?

The median sale price around CF82 7HZ in Hengoed & Maesycwmer is £190,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF82 7HZ?

There are 10 schools close to CF82 7HZ, including Derwendeg Primary School, Tiryberth Primary School and Hengoed Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF82 7HZ?

The closest station to CF82 7HZ is Hengoed, about 1,243 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF82 7HZ?

CF82 7HZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 619 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF82 7HZ (Hengoed & Maesycwmer) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering CF82 7HZ is Chris Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Donna Cushing (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Teresa Elizabeth Parry (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.