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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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Darran Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £325,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Darran Valley 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 Darran Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£300,500
Semi-Detached11£147,500
Terraced11£115,000

10 years median price trend in Darran Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darran Valley.

Data Sources

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