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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 moderate crime levels, with around 55 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
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
22.16(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.36(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+47%)
Public order
8.21(-8%)
Vehicle crime
4.51(+44%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,401
98.48%
Other White
9
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.25%
Other Asian
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 17 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 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
Detached3£280,000
Semi-Detached7£140,000
Terraced7£115,000

10 years median price trend in Darran Valley

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

All postcodes in Darran Valley

CF819HY

Jenkins Row

CF819GU

Deri Newydd

CF819GX

Hill Street

CF819HS

Bailey Street

CF819HA

Edwards Row

CF819HB

Brecon Terrace

CF819LE

Coronation Crescent

CF819NP

Davies Row

CF819GT

Morgan Terrace

CF819LD

Heol Iago

CF819GA

Cwm Darran Place

CF819GL

New Road

CF819JD

Hillside Terrace

CF819NH

Cae Glas Newydd

CF819GP

Cefn Road

CF819LQ

Hillside

CF819HT

Bailey Street

CF819JR

Plantation Terrace

CF819JT

Moores Row

CF819JW

Ael Y Bryn Street

CF819GR

Cross Street

CF819NR

Pleasant View

CF819JU

Pleasant View

CF819JY

Glan Y Nant

CF819NL

Glenview Terrace

CF819GH

Groesfaen Terrace

CF819JP

Glyn Terrace

CF819NN

Forest View

CF484AE

Bogey Road

CF819GY

School Street

CF819GZ

Edwards Row

CF819JN

Station Terrace

CF819HE

Watsons Row

CF819HG

Mill Road

CF819NT

Mill Road

CF819GJ

New Road

CF819LG

The Grove

CF819HD

Cambrian Street

CF819HW

Bailey Street

CF819JZ

Glan Y Nant

CF819GE

Riverside Walk

CF819JH

Railway Terrace

CF819JL

The Villas

CF819NJ

Bogey Road

CF819JX

Glan Y Nant

CF819JF

Woodland Rise

CF819JB

Ogilvie Terrace

CF819LL

Pontlottyn Road

CF819JG

Ogilvie Terrace

CF819GQ

Chapel Street

CF819GW

Cefn Road Upper

CF819HZ

Glynmarch Street

CF819JA

Bargoed Terrace

CF819GS

Glyn Derw

CF819LB

Rhodfa Ganol

CF819NB

Guest Street

CF819JJ

Glyn Terrace

CF819JS

Brook Row

CF819LP

Heol Y Bryn

CF819LS

Bryn Nant

CF819HU

Bailey Street

CF819LF

Coronation Crescent

CF819HF

Mill Road

CF819JQ

Brynteg Terrace

CF819HX

Bailey Street

CF819LA

Glan Y Nant

CF819AP

Pleasant View

CF819LN

Heol Y Bryn

Data Sources

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