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Who lives in CF81 8

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CF81 8, set against Wales as a whole.

Council
Caerphilly
Region
Wales
Population
9,811 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CF81 8

Residents
9,811
2024 estimate
Households
4,289
Census
Median age
41
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
18% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.4% of residents. 19.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 19.9% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the Wales figure of 21.3%.

CF81 8Wales
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.8% of residents are female and 49.2% male.

CF81 8
51%
49%
Wales
  • Female50.8%51.1%
  • Male49.2%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

40.2% of adults in CF81 8 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 39.7% have never married.

CF81 8Wales
Married or civil partnership40.2%43.8%
Never married39.7%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved10.5%9.9%
Separated2.3%2%
Widowed7.3%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

72.7% of residents in CF81 8 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

CF81 8
41%
31%
17%
Wales
  • Very good41.3%46.2%
  • Good31.4%32.4%
  • Fair16.8%14.5%
  • Bad7.8%5.3%
  • Very bad2.6%1.7%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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