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Bedwas & Trethomas

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About

Bedwas & Trethomas are neighbouring villages situated in the Caerphilly basin, north of the town itself. The area is defined by its position along the Rhymney River and the surrounding steep, wooded valley slopes. Residential housing is a mix of traditional terraces and more modern developments, with local commerce concentrated along main roads like Bedwas High Street. The landscape is marked by the visible presence of former industrial sites, reflecting the area's historical reliance on coal mining.

A significant local feature is the Bedwas Navigation Colliery site, whose remaining winding gear and headframe stand as a prominent landmark. The Sirhowy Valley Walk and local parks provide green space, while Bedwas Workmen's Hall serves as a community hub. The area is connected by major roads including the A468, with the M4 corridor to the south influencing its modern character as a residential settlement.

Area overview

On average Bedwas & Trethomas has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bedwas & Trethomas is £42,086 per year. Bedwas & Trethomas is home to around 6,767 people, with a population density of about 610.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bedwas & Trethomas Population
6,767
Population density
610.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.05(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.23(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.98(+9%)
Public order
4.88(-41%)
Other theft
2.07(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,517
96.29%
Other White
88
1.3%
Indian
25
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.37%
Chinese
20
0.3%
Total population: 6,768

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,402
25.21%
No qualifications
1,302
23.41%
Level 3 (A level)
925
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
842
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 5,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,082
37.26%
Owns with a mortgage
956
32.92%
Social rents from council
375
12.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
267
9.19%
Other social rented
156
5.37%
Total households: 2,904

Property prices in Bedwas & Trethomas

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £325K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Bedwas & 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 & Trethomas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£341,498£293
Semi-Detached39£268,000£251
Terraced28£210,000£201
Flats3£107,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bedwas & Trethomas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwas & Trethomas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258,975£84,000£150,000£121,000
2017£217,000£85,000£137,500£119,000
2018£241,000£90,000£160,000£131,475
2019£248,998£89,000£159,000£134,000
2020£266,500£91,000£160,495£138,750
2021£294,495£90,750£174,500£149,500
2022£306,498£108,000£222,500£160,000
2023£329,995£116,000£220,000£185,000
2024£335,995£115,000£219,495£179,000
2025£358,998£107,000£259,995£205,000
2026£325,000£275,000£196,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bedwas & Trethomas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwas & Trethomas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£111£159£136
2017£178£127£152£131
2018£197£140£170£134
2019£219£132£180£147
2020£219£137£216£147
2021£221£159£187£153
2022£265£175£258£182
2023£292£177£235£186
2024£296£208£238£191
2025£290£188£268£201
2026£306£266£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bedwas & Trethomas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Bedwas & Trethomas

Is Bedwas & Trethomas safe?

Bedwas & Trethomas records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bedwas & Trethomas?

The median sale price in Bedwas & Trethomas is £275,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bedwas & Trethomas?

Bedwas & Trethomas scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bedwas & Trethomas sits around rank 1,031 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 Bedwas & Trethomas?

The average household income in Bedwas & Trethomas is around £42,086 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Bedwas & Trethomas

CF838BB

Brynfedw

CF838YG

Greenway

CF838JD

Clôs Dinas Wen

CF838FG

Alma Cottages

CF838GG

Bryn Dolwen

CF838DP

Thomas Street

CF838EY

Llyn Pandy

CF838EU

Pandy Road

CF838FS

Roundabout Court

CF838AU

Bryn Goleu

CF838BZ

Greenacre Gardens

CF838BT

Ystrad Buildings

CF838RB

Ridgeway

CF838DR

Pantglas Industrial Estate

CF838HW

Greenway

CF838DT

Glebe Road

CF838JX

Kiln Field Drive

CF838GY

Ael-Y-Bryn

CF838GB

Newport Road

CF838GD

Colliery Road

CF838PE

Lon Yr Ysgol

CF838DX

Newport Road

CF838EW

Garth View

CF833DY

Bedwas and Trethomas

CF838AB

The Crescent

CF838JU

Stone Field Road

CF838DB

Redbrook Avenue

CF838FL

Heol Yr Ysgol

CF838BR

Newport Road

CF838HP

Dol Y Pandy

CF838AE

East Avenue

CF838UD

Birchwood Gardens

CF838JT

Hedge Field Way

CF838DN

Clos Pandy

CF838HE

Tor View

CF838AD

Glebe Street

CF838JQ

Pandy Road

CF838AZ

Brynhyfryd

CF838EL

Pandy Road

CF838BJ

Newport Road

CF838GX

Llanfabon Drive

CF838RD

Ridgeway

CF838FT

High Street

CF838AW

Bryntirion

CF838DW

Greenway

CF838FD

Bryncanol

CF838DA

Newport Road

CF838FX

William Street

CF838DE

Standard Street

CF838GF

Greenway

CF838EH

Pandy Road

CF838XP

Bedwas Road

CF838FE

Brynawel

CF838HH

Greenacre Drive

CF838FF

Colliery Road

CF838DU

Bedwas Business Centre

CF838JS

Long Field Avenue

CF838FU

High Street

CF838ED

Church Street

CF838BH

St Margarets Close

CF838EG

Church Street

CF838HT

Dol Y Felin

CF838EN

Jerries Lane

CF838FR

Navigation Street

CF838HD

Nursery Rise

CF838EP

Pandy Road

CF838JA

Legion Row

CF838BY

Newport Road

CF838AP

Brynfedw

CF838BS

Central Houses

CF838QZ

Old Station Yard

CF838FN

Ty-Canol Lane

CF838BE

Laurel Court

CF838BD

Rectory Gardens

CF838DQ

William Street

CF833DZ

Bedwas and Trethomas

CF838XQ

Greenway

CF838ET

Mountain Road

CF838AY

Church Street

CF838GN

Bryn Close

CF838AA

Newport Road

CF838HQ

Maes Y Pandy

CF838AX

Rectory Road

CF838UA

St Christophers Close

CF838GZ

Llanfabon Drive

CF838GU

Hazel Grove

CF838AT

Brynteg

CF838BN

Brynyfran Avenue

CF838DD

Clos Tyrywen

CF838AS

Bryntirion

CF838JR

Gate Field Close

CF838BW

The Avenue

CF838BQ

Birch Grove

CF838DY

The Square

CF838HG

Greenacre Drive

CF838HB

Cherry Tree Close

CF838AJ

Hillside Terrace

CF838DG

Standard Villas

CF838BL

Pantglas View

CF838DL

Coronation 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.