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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£270,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)101
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £325K

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Bedwas & Trethomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 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£376,250£292
Semi-Detached39£268,000£245
Terraced30£207,500£208
Flats2£102,000£195

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£370,000£107,000£250,000£202,500
2026£340,000£270,000£188,000
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£287£188£268£200
2026£294£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.