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About

Aber Valley lies in the northern part of Caerphilly County Borough in South Wales, formed by the steep-sided valley around the villages of Abertridwr and Senghenydd. The A467 runs along the valley floor and links the settlements to nearby towns. Hill slopes carry pockets of woodland and grazing, and public footpaths climb from the villages up to ridgelines used by local walkers. Housing and community facilities cluster along the main road, while small local shops and a few pubs serve daily needs.

The area’s industrial past is visible in street names and in a stone memorial in Senghenydd recording the 1913 colliery disaster that claimed 439 lives, the deadliest mining accident in British history. Rows of former miners’ terraces and the layout of pit-related streets reflect the valley’s development around coal. Community projects now maintain green spaces and sports facilities, and local groups run events that mark mining anniversaries and village traditions, keeping local memory and practical services focused within the valley itself.

Area overview

On average Aber Valley has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aber Valley is £38,551 per year. Aber Valley is home to around 6,508 people, with a population density of about 488.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aber Valley Population
6,508
Population density
488.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.74(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.68(-10%)
Public order
7.99(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.07(-4%)
Other crime
1.84(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,280
96.53%
Other White
74
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
24
0.37%
Chinese
21
0.32%
Other Asian
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,506

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,387
27.35%
Level 4+ (Degree)
981
19.34%
Level 3 (A level)
892
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
853
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
539
10.63%
Total 16+ residents: 5,072

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
885
31.89%
Owns outright
834
30.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
447
16.11%
Social rents from council
261
9.41%
Other social rented
258
9.3%
Total households: 2,775

Property prices in Aber Valley

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Aber Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £549,999.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aber Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aber Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£249,250
Semi-Detached12£180,500
Terraced50£150,000
Flats2£93,750

10 years median price trend in Aber Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber Valley.

All postcodes in Aber Valley

CF834AX

Thomas Street

CF834AQ

Graig Y Fedw

CF834AF

Kings Close

CF834GP

Commercial Street

CF834FP

Tan Y Bryn

CF834AB

Aber Valley

CF834FH

Bryncoed Terrace

CF834EL

Aberfawr Terrace

CF834AG

Aberfawr Road

CF834FT

Caerphilly Road

CF834BA

Thomas Street

CF834BS

St Annes Gardens

CF834EF

Cefn Ilan Road

CF834GD

Windsor Place

CF834HB

Park Row

CF834EX

Gelli Terrace

CF834EY

Bryn Aber

CF834BW

Bwlch Carnygelli

CF834HQ

Woodland Terrace

CF834GE

Clive Street

CF834BL

Dan-Y-Graig

CF834DA

Cae Bryn

CF834FX

Caerphilly Road

CF834DP

Harvard Road

CF834EZ

Bryn Aber

CF834HX

Alexandra Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.