Affluence in CF46 6NT
How CF46 6NT ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ystrad Mynach & Nelson
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,464 (2024)
How well off CF46 6NT is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CF46 6NT area scores 7.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is community safety (4.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Community safety4.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Living environment5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment7.0
- Access to services7.0
- Housing7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
51.3% of adults in the CF46 6NT area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 30.9% are retired and 4.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
28.7% of adults in the CF46 6NT area work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
27.4% of adults in the CF46 6NT area hold a degree or equivalent, below the Wales average of 31.5%. 21.2% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CF46 6NT (Ystrad Mynach & Nelson) (about 1,464 residents).
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.