Area Overview for CF83 1JN

CF83 1JN represents a small residential cluster within the Caerphilly Community civil parish, comprising exactly 5,248 square metres of land. This specific postcode area houses 1,407 residents and sits approximately 7 miles north of Cardiff on the southern edge of the South Wales coalfield. The location lies at coordinates 51.573179, -3.222536, placing it firmly within the historical footprint of the former parish of Eglwysilian. You are buying into a space defined by a legacy of Roman settlement and medieval history, sitting adjacent to the site of a fort built between 75 and 78 AD. The area forms part of the historic lordship of Senghenydd and is near Caerphilly Castle, a 13th-century fortification recognised as the second largest castle in Britain. Living in CF83 1JN means residing in a community with deep historical roots, where the landscape remains shaped by centuries of development from the 6th-century monastery to the industrial boom of the 19th century. The housing stock in this cluster reflects a long-established settlement pattern, distinct from the surrounding wider town of Caerffili.

The population picture for CF83 1JN is dominated by adults aged between 30 and 64 years. This age range constitutes the most common demographic group within the 1,407 residents. The median age for the area is 47 years, confirming that the community is firmly in mid-life rather than skewing towards families with young children or retirees. This mature demographic profile suggests a neighbourhood where stability and established routines are common features of daily life. Home ownership is the norm in this postcode, with 62% of residents owning their properties outright or with a mortgage. The remaining 38% likely include renters or those seeking to move into property they do not currently own. Accommodation types are primarily houses, aligning with the suburban and semi-rural character of Caerphilly Community. The predominant ethnic group is White, which matches the broader demographic trends often seen in established Welsh communities outside major urban centres. You can expect a population that is homogeneous in its background but varied in its employment sectors, given the area's proximity to both the coalfield history and the modern economy of Caerphilly town.