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Caerphilly South

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About

Caerphilly South is a residential district located on the southern side of the town centre, characterised by its mixture of housing types. The area includes terraced homes, post-war estates, and some modern developments, forming a settled community. It is bordered by the main A469 road, which provides a key transport link towards Cardiff and the wider valleys. The topography is gently sloping, with streets offering views towards the surrounding hills that define the valley landscape.

A central feature is Nantgarw Road, a major thoroughfare lined with local convenience shops and services catering to daily needs. The area is in close proximity to Caerphilly Castle, one of the largest fortifications in Britain, whose medieval walls and leaning tower are visible from several points. Green spaces like Morgan Jones Park provide recreational areas, while the overall atmosphere is functional and residential, focused on community facilities rather than commercial tourism.

Area overview

On average Caerphilly South has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerphilly South is £53,895 per year. Caerphilly South is home to around 10,626 people, with a population density of about 1,167.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerphilly South Population
10,626
Population density
1,167.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.92(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.41(-28%)
Public order
6.49(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-41%)
Shoplifting
3.39(-47%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,986
94.01%
Other White
193
1.82%
Chinese
72
0.68%
Indian
55
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.5%
Total population: 10,622

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,231
37.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,548
18.03%
No qualifications
1,277
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,205
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
700
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 8,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,829
40.97%
Owns outright
1,658
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
491
11%
Other social rented
239
5.35%
Social rents from council
152
3.41%
Total households: 4,464

Property prices in Caerphilly South

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Caerphilly South area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,411 up to £586,275.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caerphilly South 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 Caerphilly South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced46£212,500
Semi-Detached42£265,000
Flats11£125,000
Detached43£390,000

10 years median price trend in Caerphilly South

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

All postcodes in Caerphilly South

CF831ER

St Martins Crescent

CF831NE

Watford Road

CF831FX

Salop Street

CF831BH

Cwrt Pen-Capel

CF831LP

Maes Watford

CF831EJ

St Martins Road

CF832AZ

Ynys Bery Close

CF831SS

Wesley Road

CF832QP

Lon Y Tresglen

CF831DB

St Margarets Road

CF831RZ

Cwrt Draw Llyn

CF831EP

Rectory Road

CF831EA

Beech Tree Avenue

CF831TS

Dan Yr Ardd

CF831BZ

Lon Fach

CF831GL

Claude Road

CF831BJ

Lon-Y-Llyn

CF831FR

Pentrebane Street

CF831TF

Meadow Way

CF831DY

St Martins

CF831HZ

Ffordd Deg

CF831JU

Bartlett Street

CF831XX

Crescent Road

CF832AY

Caldey Island Way

CF831HF

Bronrhiw Avenue

CF831SP

Heol Y Berth

CF831DS

Lon Y Deri

CF831UG

Van Road

CF831JQ

Cardiff Road

CF831EL

St Martins Road

CF832AX

Beddau Way

CF831WE

Cardiff Road

CF831ST

Coggins Close

CF831TJ

Gwaun Y Cwrt

CF831BT

Lon Isaf

CF831JW

Maes Glas

CF831BS

Lon Y Wern

CF831PY

Castle Mews

CF831TB

Clos Ysbyty

CF831BN

St Martins

CF831TY

Cae Uwchllyn

CF831BY

Lon Y Llyn

CF832BH

Ffordd Y Maes

CF831GB

Bradford Street

CF831LA

Van Road

CF831SY

Haines Close

CF831GP

Claude Road

CF831ET

Bryngwyn

CF832XR

Druids Close

CF831NL

Lon Y Garwa

CF831GH

Ludlow Street

CF832RL

Whitecross Lane

CF831NJ

Tyla Glas

CF831GR

Heol Awstin

CF831BL

Watford Road

CF831SZ

Corbett Grove

CF832AT

Cwrt Garth

CF831HA

Clifton Street

CF831TL

Heol Cae Gwyn

CF831TG

Heol Tyddyn

CF157UR

Groeswen Cottage

CF831GJ

Claude Road

CF831FP

Cardiff Road

CF833DA

Cefn Carnau Lane

CF832XP

Drawbridge Close

CF831DG

St Athans Court

CF831NN

Heol Y Cwm

CF831DW

Nant Ddu

CF831DN

St Julians Court

CF831DF

St Donats Court

CF831NU

Cwrt Y Castell

CF831DA

Lon Fawr

CF832XW

Drum Tower View

CF831LL

St Martins

CF831LG

Goodrich Avenue

CF831LE

Maes Gwyn

CF831PE

North View Terrace

CF831EH

St Martins Road

CF831EX

St Asaphs Way

CF157UT

Groeswen Road

CF832BG

Clos Cwm Garw

CF831HE

King Edward Avenue

CF831JN

Cardiff Road

CF831BG

Heol Awstin

CF831ED

Redbrook Court

CF831EW

St Ilans Way

CF831ES

Bryngwyn

CF157UQ

Groeswen Road

CF832BD

Clos Gwaun Gledyr

CF831GQ

Cardiff Road West Urban Lane

CF831DE

St Christophers Drive

CF832AQ

Dulas Island Close

CF831JB

Mountain Road

CF831JS

Bartlett Street

CF831TH

Trem Y Castell

CF832DB

Skomer Island Way

CF831LZ

Glyn Glas

CF831TT

Pant Llygodfa

CF831WF

Cardiff Road

CF157UP

Gypsy Lane

Data Sources

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