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Caerphilly West

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About

Caerphilly West is a primarily residential area situated on the western side of the town. It is largely made up of housing estates, including the large Mornington Meadows development, with local amenities centred along the main thoroughfare of Caerphilly Road. The area provides straightforward access to the town centre and the major road networks, including the A468, which connects to the M4 motorway.

The landscape is marked by the prominent presence of Caerphilly Mountain to the north, a defining local feature with its open common land and walking routes. The area's western boundary is shaped by the Nantgarw Road, leading towards the historic site of Caerphilly Castle, which lies just east of the district. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several primary schools and community facilities serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Caerphilly West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caerphilly West is £44,441 per year. Caerphilly West is home to around 7,231 people, with a population density of about 2,982.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caerphilly West Population
7,231
Population density
2,982.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.9(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.41(-8%)
Public order
9.27(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(+1%)
Shoplifting
6.22(-10%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,961
96.25%
Other White
89
1.23%
Chinese
28
0.39%
Other Asian
23
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.32%
Total population: 7,232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,630
27.34%
No qualifications
1,364
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
991
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
910
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
588
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 5,963

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,180
37.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,013
32.3%
Social rents from council
419
13.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
242
7.72%
Other social rented
203
6.47%
Total households: 3,136

Property prices in Caerphilly West

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £254,250 in Caerphilly West area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £605,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Caerphilly West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£367,000
Flats2£157,000
Semi-Detached44£254,250
Terraced29£220,000

10 years median price trend in Caerphilly West

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.