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Aber Valley

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About

Aber Valley ward lies in the southern part of the Caerphilly county borough, encompassing the villages of Abertridwr and Senghenydd. The area is defined by its position on the steep, wooded slopes of the valley from which it takes its name. Historically, its development was shaped by the coal industry, with former colliery sites now integrated into the landscape. Residential streets and local community facilities form the core of the settlements here.

The geography influences daily life, with terraced housing following the contours of the hills. A prominent local feature is the Senghenydd memorial garden, which serves as a community focal point. The ward is connected to the wider region by main roads running through the valley, with open countryside and forestry accessible at its edges. This creates a distinct setting where community history is visibly part of the environment.

Area overview

On average Aber Valley has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 488.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aber Valley Population
6,508
Population density
488.9 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 qualifications or above
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

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£169
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £182K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Aber Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aber Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£255,000£225
Semi-Detached12£181,750£204
Terraced49£150,000£153
Flats3£105,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aber Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112,250£95,000
2017£220,000£82,500£122,000£90,000
2018£310,000£63,500£119,000£100,000
2019£169,975£68,000£117,000£107,015
2020£224,950£65,000£117,500£104,000
2021£320,000£87,000£155,000£120,000
2022£289,000£70,000£176,500£130,000
2023£370,000£88,500£160,000£137,000
2024£280,000£130,000£180,000£140,000
2025£250,000£93,750£180,500£140,000
2026£288,750£125,000£190,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aber Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141£98
2017£166£130£135£93
2018£161£76£146£106
2019£180£134£140£104
2020£164£95£129£114
2021£173£97£164£126
2022£208£138£225£141
2023£234£147£176£145
2024£270£205£202£150
2025£225£107£206£152
2026£246£245£169£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aber Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Aber Valley

Is Aber Valley safe?

Aber Valley records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aber Valley?

The median sale price in Aber Valley is £160,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aber Valley?

Aber Valley scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aber Valley sits around rank 503 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aber Valley?

The average household income in Aber Valley is around £38,551 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aber Valley?

Aber Valley is represented by 3 elected councillors: Charlotte Jane Bishop (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), John Eryl Roberts (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and John Taylor (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

All postcodes in Aber Valley

CF834HH

Grove Terrace

CF834BA

Thomas Street

CF834DY

Ilan Road

CF834FJ

Edward Terrace

CF834ED

Tyn Y Parc

CF834BH

Brynhafod Road

CF834DW

Lower Francis Street

CF834FD

High Street

CF834HJ

Universal Villas

CF834HX

Alexandra Terrace

CF834HQ

Woodland Terrace

CF834DL

Church Road

CF834DE

High Street

CF834HR

Cross Street

CF834HB

Park Row

CF834AZ

Thomas Street

CF834AF

Kings Close

CF834AB

Aber Valley

CF834DZ

Ilan Road

CF834FE

High Street

CF834FH

Bryncoed Terrace

CF834BG

King Street

CF834BQ

Underwood Terrace

CF834BP

Sunnybank

CF834HN

Graig Terrace

CF834AG

Aberfawr Road

CF834GB

Commercial Street

CF834FY

Commercial Street

CF834HE

Coronation Terrace

CF834FW

Caerphilly Road

CF834DX

Lower Francis Street

CF834FX

Caerphilly Road

CF834AS

Graig Y Fedw

CF834FG

Bryngelli Terrace

CF834DS

Garth Villas

CF834EJ

Aberfawr Road

CF834HG

Park Terrace

CF834HS

Stanley Street

CF834BR

Farm Close

CF834HF

Station Terrace

CF834BE

King Street

CF834BZ

Under The Meio

CF834AD

Aber-Fawr Terrace

CF834GP

Commercial Street

CF834DF

Brook Street

CF834FQ

Gelli Terrace

CF834AT

Mountain View

CF834GH

High Street

CF834ER

Bronmynydd

CF834EW

Ffordd Las

CF834BW

Bwlch Carnygelli

CF834FZ

Commercial Street

CF834DU

Upper Francis Street

CF834FB

High Street

CF834HU

Coronation Terrace

CF834HA

Gwern Avenue

CF834GR

Lower Brynhyfryd Terrace

CF834AH

Fford Gwern Isaf

CF834FS

Caerphilly Road

CF834HL

Cenydd Terrace

CF832TU

Bowls Lane

CF834BD

Cross Street

CF834EQ

Eglwysilan Way

CF834EA

Ilan Road

CF834EH

Coedcae Road

CF834HP

Phillips Terrace

CF834BS

St Annes Gardens

CF834EL

Aberfawr Terrace

CF834HD

Kingsley Place

CF834GG

High Street

CF834FT

Caerphilly Road

CF834GY

Commercial Street

CF834AU

Thomas Street

CF834HT

Stanley Street

CF834DG

Bridgefield Street

CF834GD

Windsor Place

CF834GE

Clive Street

CF834DQ

Woodland Terrace

CF834HZ

West Side

CF834EX

Gelli Terrace

CF834FU

Caerphilly Road

CF834GJ

School Street

CF834DT

Hendre Road

CF834FL

Edward Terrace

CF834EZ

Bryn Aber

CF834GQ

Bluebell Close

CF834EP

Hillside Avenue

CF834DN

Tridwr Road

CF834HW

Alexandra Terrace

CF834FF

Bryngelli Terrace

CF834EF

Cefn Ilan Road

CF834AE

Commercial Street

CF834BJ

Dan Y Graig

CF834BB

Thomas Street

CF834JG

Eglwysilan

CF834EU

Tan Y Bryn

CF834DJ

William Street

CF834GZ

Commercial Street

CF834DR

Windsor Place

CF834AX

Thomas Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.