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About

Argoed ward lies in the eastern part of Caerphilly county borough. The area is characterised by its elevated position on the western slopes of the Sirhowy Valley. Settlement is primarily focused around the village of Argoed itself, with residential streets extending into surrounding communities. The landscape includes areas of managed woodland and open hillside, with the topography shaping the layout of local roads and housing developments.

The ward's geography is defined by the nearby Sirhowy River and the distinct ridge of Mynydd Machen to the south. Local infrastructure includes primary schools and community facilities serving the resident population. The presence of former mining land, now largely reclaimed, influences the green spaces within the area. Views from higher ground extend across the valley towards the neighbouring county.

Area overview

On average Argoed has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Argoed is £42,355 per year. Argoed is home to around 2,709 people, with a population density of about 173.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Argoed Population
2,709
Population density
173 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.09(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.75(+6%)
Public order
5.91(-28%)
Possession of weapons
3.32(+331%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,632
97.19%
Other White
37
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.48%
Arab
6
0.22%
Irish
4
0.15%
Total population: 2,708

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
556
25.41%
Level 4 qualifications or above
536
24.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
343
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
338
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
235
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 2,188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
375
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
354
31.47%
Social rents from council
158
14.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
111
9.87%
Other social rented
100
8.89%
Total households: 1,125

Property prices in Argoed

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Argoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Argoed 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 Argoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£515,000
Semi-Detached9£197,500
Terraced8£135,000

10 years median price trend in Argoed

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

All postcodes in Argoed

NP120AY

Penylan Road

NP120AJ

Sunnyview

NP120PY

Penywerlod Road

NP120HH

High Street

NP120AL

Sunnyview

NP120HE

Grwyne Place

NP120HG

High Street

NP120QD

Pantycefn Road

NP120HS

Gellir Felin

NP120SR

Newport Road

NP120PT

Hillside Avenue

NP120JA

Man-Moel Road

NP120QH

Abernant Road

NP120QL

Abernant Crescent

NP120AR

New Road

NP120AT

Gelynos Avenue

NP120AE

Heol Tynewydd

NP120AW

George Street

NP121DD

Maesruddud Lane

NP120SH

Llwynbach Terrace

NP120QG

Bryn Crescent

NP120AN

New Road

NP120QJ

Abernant Road

NP120GD

Man-Moel Road

NP120SG

Banalog Terrace

NP120SB

Great Western Cottages

NP120BA

Heol Pen-Rhiw'r Eglwys

NP120RN

Pentre Cottages

NP120RL

Argoed

NP120AX

Manmoel Crossing

NP120AU

Penylan Road

NP120SE

Springfield Terrace

NP120PS

Abernant Road

NP120HR

Argoed

NP120RX

Pantycefn Road

NP120HJ

Cwm Road

NP120HF

New Road

NP120RB

Markham Terrace

NP120SW

Railway Terrace

NP120SN

Glanyravon Cottages

NP120AD

Rock Villas

NP120QX

Pantycefn Road

NP120SL

William Street

NP120QP

James Street

NP120QN

James Street

NP120AS

New Road

NP120HA

Woodland Terrace

NP120JD

Argoed

NP120HU

Pen Deri Farm Lane

NP120RP

Pont Gwaith Yr Haearn Farm Lane

NP120QS

John Street

NP120QE

Bryn Road

NP120PZ

Penywerlod Road

NP120QF

Bryn Road

NP120QR

Monmouth Walk

NP120SJ

Railway Terrace

NP120RH

Man-Moel Road

NP120SF

Banalog Terrace

NP120SA

Argoed

NP120ST

Pen Rhiw Gwaith Lane

NP120HQ

High Street

NP120AB

Argoed

NP120SD

Ancient Druid Cottages

NP120SQ

Glen View

NP120AP

Woodville Terrace

NP120PX

Pantycefn Road

NP120AA

Argoed Buildings

NP120HD

Grwyne Terrace

NP120BJ

Heol Tynewydd

NP120RQ

Argoed

NP120SS

Banalog Terrace

NP120QT

Abernant Road

NP120QA

Bryn Road

NP120QQ

Berllanllwyd Avenue

NP120GA

Man-Moel Road

NP120HY

Man-Moel Road

NP120RZ

Woodland Houses

NP120SP

Railway Terrace

NP120BN

Banalog Terrace

NP120HP

Upper James Street

NP120PU

The Villas

NP120RE

Penywerlod Terrace

NP120QB

Bryn Road

NP120HZ

Man-Moel Road

NP120HL

Greenfield Terrace

NP120PR

Abernant Road

NP120QU

Mountain View

NP120RJ

The Village

NP120HW

Lower James Street

NP120PW

Lawrence Avenue

NP120QW

Cherry Trees

NP120RW

Willow Cottage

NP120HT

Courtabella

NP120HB

Woodland Terrace

NP120AZ

Penylan Road

NP120RA

Abernant Road

Data Sources

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