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Bedwas and Trethomas

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About

Bedwas and Trethomas is a ward situated in the Caerphilly basin, north of the county borough's main town. The area is defined by the River Rhymney to the east and the wooded slopes of Mynydd Machen to the west. Its settlements are historically linked to the coal industry, with former colliery sites now largely redeveloped. The landscape is a mix of residential housing, light industrial estates, and reclaimed green spaces along the river corridor.

The community is served by local amenities including Bedwas High School and Bedwas Rugby Club. A network of footpaths connects the villages to surrounding countryside, including routes into the Machen Forge woodland. The area's infrastructure is anchored by the A468 road, which provides a direct link to Caerphilly and Newport. Residential areas are primarily composed of 20th-century housing, with some older terraced streets near the former industrial heart.

Area overview

On average Bedwas and Trethomas has average 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 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bedwas and Trethomas is £42,086 per year. Bedwas and Trethomas is home to around 6,459 people, with a population density of about 622.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bedwas and Trethomas Population
6,459
Population density
622.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.15(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.77(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+14%)
Public order
5.11(-38%)
Other theft
2.17(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,218
96.19%
Other White
83
1.28%
Indian
25
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.39%
Chinese
20
0.31%
Total population: 6,464

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,325
24.96%
No qualifications
1,260
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
885
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
799
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,014
36.37%
Owns with a mortgage
917
32.89%
Social rents from council
368
13.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
265
9.51%
Other social rented
156
5.6%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Bedwas and Trethomas

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £324K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Bedwas and Trethomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedwas and Trethomas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£341,498£293
Semi-Detached33£268,000£237
Terraced28£210,000£201
Flats3£107,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedwas and Trethomas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwas and Trethomas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,975£84,000£149,000£121,000
2017£217,000£85,000£137,250£119,000
2018£241,000£90,000£161,000£131,475
2019£247,995£89,000£158,000£134,000
2020£266,500£91,000£160,248£138,750
2021£294,995£90,750£170,000£150,000
2022£306,498£108,000£220,000£160,000
2023£329,995£116,000£215,000£185,000
2024£335,995£115,000£220,748£179,000
2025£347,995£107,000£254,998£205,000
2026£325,000£255,000£196,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwas and Trethomas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwas and Trethomas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£111£159£136
2017£178£127£151£131
2018£201£140£170£134
2019£220£132£180£147
2020£219£137£216£147
2021£222£159£187£154
2022£265£175£258£182
2023£292£177£234£186
2024£296£208£237£191
2025£287£188£257£201
2026£306£235£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwas and Trethomas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bedwas and Trethomas in the last year.

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.