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Darran Valley

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About

The Darran Valley ward encompasses a distinct section of the Caerphilly County Borough, characterised by its position within the steep-sided valleys of the Rhymney River's tributaries. The landscape is defined by former mining communities, terraced housing, and wooded hillsides that rise sharply from the valley floors. The area's layout and settlement patterns are directly shaped by its industrial past and the challenging topography of the South Wales Valleys.

A central feature is the large Darren Park, a green recreational space at the heart of the ward. The communities here are closely connected to the town of Ystrad Mynach, which serves as a local hub. The geography creates a series of separate, tight-knit villages and neighbourhoods, each situated along the narrow valley roads, with the surrounding uplands forming a consistent, forested backdrop to the area.

Area overview

On average Darran Valley has high 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 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Darran Valley is £33,361 per year. Darran Valley is home to around 2,437 people, with a population density of about 124.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Darran Valley Population
2,437
Population density
124.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.72(-63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.67(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.44(+29%)
Vehicle crime
4.1(+43%)
Public order
4.1(-50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,401
98.48%
Other White
9
0.37%
Other Asian
6
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.16%
Total population: 2,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
700
34.3%
Level 4 qualifications or above
384
18.81%
Level 3 (A level)
322
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
278
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
193
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 2,041

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
448
42.75%
Owns with a mortgage
288
27.48%
Social rents from council
160
15.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
102
9.73%
Other forms of private rent
29
2.77%
Total households: 1,048

Property prices in Darran Valley

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £137K

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £126 per square foot) in Darran Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £325,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darran Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£325,000£247
Terraced8£110,000£129
Semi-Detached9£100,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darran Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darran Valley.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£63,500£75,000
2017£79,950£67,500
2018£97,500£69,000
2019£115,000£76,000
2020£78,000£87,500
2021£78,000£80,000
2022£107,500£118,000
2023£98,000£113,000
2024£95,000£133,475
2025£137,500£117,500
2026£136,250£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darran Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darran Valley.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£80£73
2017£88£78
2018£98£79
2019£111£85
2020£94£86
2021£95£97
2022£129£141
2023£124£139
2024£114£163
2025£127£142
2026£157£127
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darran Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darran Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Darran Valley

Is Darran Valley safe?

Darran Valley 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 Darran Valley?

The median sale price in Darran Valley is £110,000 (about £126 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Darran Valley?

Darran Valley scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Darran Valley sits around rank 546 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 Darran Valley?

The average household income in Darran Valley is around £33,361 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Darran Valley?

Darran Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Robert Edward Chapman (Labour Party).

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.