Affluence in CF82 7SF
How CF82 7SF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Ystrad Mynach & Nelson
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,321 (2024)
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How well off CF82 7SF is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CF82 7SF area scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (3.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment3.0
- Access to services5.0
- Community safety6.0
- Employment8.0
- Health and disability8.0
- Income9.0
- Education and skills9.0
- Housing10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
61.3% of adults in the CF82 7SF area are in work, above the Wales average of 51.9%. 24.1% are retired and 6.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
43% of adults in the CF82 7SF area work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
35.9% of adults in the CF82 7SF area hold a degree or equivalent, above the Wales average of 31.5%. 13.4% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CF82 7SF (Ystrad Mynach & Nelson) (about 1,321 residents).
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.