Postcode insights

CF82 7LJ

Birch Crescent

Hengoed

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Detailed insights for CF82 7LJ

Overview

Postcode CF82 7LJ 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Hengoed & Maesycwmer has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Hengoed & Maesycwmer has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% 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 7LJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Hengoed located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF82 7LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Hengoed

N/A

Walking directions to Hengoed
1 mi

Ystrad Mynach

N/A

Walking directions to Ystrad Mynach

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
6,481.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.35(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.75(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-31%)
Public order
4.5(-45%)
Other theft
3.37(-26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
93.81%
Other White
6
2.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.03%
Roma
3
1.03%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
28.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
23.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
19.05%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
35.14%
Owns outright
31
27.93%
Social rents from council
24
21.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.11%
Other social rented
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF82 7LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF82 7LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202553, Birch Crescent, Hengoed, CF82 7LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
04 Jul 202510, Birch Crescent, Hengoed, CF82 7LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
25 Apr 202557, Birch Crescent, Hengoed, CF82 7LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
21 Feb 202511, Birch Crescent, Hengoed, CF82 7LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
31 Jul 20258, Woodland Place, Hengoed, CF82 7LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF82 7LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHengoed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDerwendeg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol PenalltauWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF82 7LJ, 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 012BW01001364
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF82 7LJ

Is CF82 7LJ (Hengoed & Maesycwmer) safe?

The area around CF82 7LJ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7LJ?

The median sale price around CF82 7LJ 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 7LJ?

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

What is the nearest station to CF82 7LJ?

The closest station to CF82 7LJ is Hengoed, about 869 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF82 7LJ?

CF82 7LJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering CF82 7LJ 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.