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About

Crosskeys ward lies within the Caerphilly county borough, situated in the Ebbw Valley. The area is shaped by its industrial past and the nearby Sirhowy River. Residential streets are primarily concentrated around the commercial centre along Commercial Street. The landscape includes green upland edges that contrast with the more developed valley floor.

A notable local feature is the distinctive arched bridge that spans the river near the town's centre. The ward contains several community facilities, including a rugby club and a primary school. Transport connections are provided by the A467 road, which runs through the area, linking it to neighbouring valleys. The surrounding hills offer views across the wider valley system.

Area overview

On average Crosskeys has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crosskeys is £42,018 per year. Crosskeys is home to around 3,198 people, with a population density of about 557.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crosskeys Population
3,198
Population density
557.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.7(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.32(+18%)
Public order
5.63(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.13(-57%)
Other crime
0.94(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,047
95.34%
Other White
44
1.38%
Other Asian
19
0.59%
Indian
17
0.53%
Other
11
0.34%
Total population: 3,196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
666
24.78%
No qualifications
601
22.36%
Level 3 (A level)
446
16.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
426
15.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
293
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 2,688

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
525
35.59%
Owns with a mortgage
463
31.39%
Social rents from council
176
11.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
174
11.8%
Other social rented
103
6.98%
Total households: 1,475

Property prices in Crosskeys

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £175K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Crosskeys area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,470 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crosskeys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£285,000£255
Semi-Detached1£256,000£216
Terraced21£165,000£157
Flats3£117,500£195

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crosskeys

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crosskeys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184,000£104,500£95,000
2017£240,000£69,000£118,270£102,000
2018£289,000£123,000£145,000£115,000
2019£201,250£105,475£152,500£122,250
2020£97,000£202,000£115,000
2021£132,500£88,250£155,000£127,000
2022£345,000£118,500£183,750£155,000
2023£273,500£105,000£197,500£153,000
2024£340,000£127,500£215,000£154,250
2025£327,500£95,000£208,000£161,500
2026£117,500£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crosskeys.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crosskeys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£103£102
2017£195£103£125£105
2018£184£161£160£130
2019£132£154£161£136
2020£128£199£121
2021£163£148£160£143
2022£263£176£196£171
2023£233£165£213£168
2024£293£214£170
2025£273£170£216£171
2026£195£178
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crosskeys.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crosskeys in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Crosskeys

Is Crosskeys safe?

Crosskeys records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Crosskeys?

The median sale price in Crosskeys is £165,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Crosskeys?

Crosskeys scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Crosskeys sits around rank 965 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 Crosskeys?

The average household income in Crosskeys is around £42,018 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Crosskeys?

Crosskeys is represented by 1 elected councillor: Julian Simmonds (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Crosskeys

NP117RD

Crosskeys

NP117BL

Gardens View Close

NP117FU

Castle Close

NP117GF

Gelli Unig Terrace

NP117GA

North Road

NP117PW

Tredegar Street

NP117DX

Hillview Bungalows

NP117QB

St Catherines Court

NP117GE

Gelli Unig Road

NP117PA

Gladstone Street

NP117PN

Gladstone Street

NP117FW

North Road

NP117BY

High Street

NP117FX

Silver Street

NP117DE

Park View

NP117QA

Tredegar Street

NP117GD

Garden Suburbs

NP117PR

Tredegar Terrace

NP117PZ

Newtown Industrial Estate

NP117DL

Pandy View

NP117FP

Beecher Terrace

NP117DW

Hawthorn Place

NP117FS

North Road

NP117DA

Fields Park Terrace

NP117ZA

Risca Road

NP117AT

Woodward Road

NP116GZ

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP117PD

Salisbury Street

NP117BW

Carlton Place

NP117BT

Risca Road

NP117BX

Oak Terrace

NP117GL

Hilary Rise

NP117BU

Carlton Terrace

NP117DB

Park Place

NP117PL

Gladstone Street

NP117GH

Mount Pleasant Terrace

NP117FQ

Halls Road Terrace

NP117AJ

Waunfawr Gardens

NP117FR

High Street

NP117PG

Waunfawr Road

NP117FZ

North Road

NP117AN

Crosskeys

NP117PH

Waunfawr Park Road

NP117PY

Tredegar Street

NP117BZ

Western Terrace

NP117GJ

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP117GG

Gelli Unig Place

NP117DG

Risca Road

NP117PS

Blackvein Mountain Road

NP117GB

Garden Suburbs

NP117FN

High Street

NP117DN

Greenmeadow Drive

NP117AG

Medart Street

NP117FD

Silver Street

NP117PJ

Cobden Place

NP117DJ

Medart Place

NP117PE

Waunfawr Terrace

NP117PF

Cobden Street

NP117PP

Tredegar Street

NP117DU

Twyncarn Road

NP117BS

Woodward Avenue

NP117DF

Park Street

NP117AL

Waunfawr Gardens

NP117DD

Park View

NP117BR

Woodward Road

NP117FY

Coronation Place

NP117DY

Silver Street

NP116GY

Darran Road

NP117PB

Bright Street

NP117PQ

Tredegar Street

NP117FT

Castle Lane

NP117DH

Risca Road

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.