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About

Hengoed ward lies in the Caerphilly county borough, centred on the community of Hengoed itself alongside the neighbouring settlement of Maesycwmmer. The area is characterised by its steep valleys, with residential streets terraced along the hillsides overlooking the Rhymney River. The landscape is historically shaped by the coal industry, with former colliery sites now largely reclaimed by green space, forming part of the wider valley's regeneration.

A prominent local feature is the Hengoed Viaduct, a striking 19th-century railway structure that spans the valley. The ward is connected by the A469 road and retains active rail links on the Rhymney Line. Community facilities are focused around local schools, recreational grounds, and the Maesycwmmer Industrial Estate, which provides employment space. The topography defines much of the area's layout and views.

Area overview

On average Hengoed has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hengoed is £43,761 per year. Hengoed is home to around 5,510 people, with a population density of about 2,667.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hengoed Population
5,510
Population density
2,667.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.23(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.35(-51%)
Public order
5.08(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.99(-46%)
Other crime
2.18(+4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,297
96.13%
Other White
59
1.07%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.36%
Total population: 5,510

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,176
26.84%
No qualifications
1,040
23.74%
Level 3 (A level)
759
17.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
687
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
411
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 4,381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
847
38.33%
Owns outright
651
29.46%
Social rents from council
261
11.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
207
9.37%
Other social rented
203
9.19%
Total households: 2,210

Property prices in Hengoed

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £189,950 in Hengoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £434,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hengoed 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 Hengoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£306,250
Semi-Detached40£171,500
Terraced11£176,500

10 years median price trend in Hengoed

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

All postcodes in Hengoed

CF827WQ

Dilwyn Avenue

CF827JD

Penmaen Close

CF827HX

Hengoed Avenue

CF827JS

Hengoed Road

CF827LQ

Bryn Canol

CF827UF

Hengoed Hall Drive

CF827JU

Chapel Terrace

CF826BF

Brambling Crescent

CF827JJ

Graig Road

CF827LP

Dan Y Coed

CF827NS

Heol Celyn

CF827RT

Cae Melyn

CF827HR

Derwendeg Avenue

CF826BG

Goshawk Rise

CF827LR

Waun Goch

CF828FN

Oak Tree Drive

CF827NE

Alexandra Road

CF827PB

Ael Y Bryn

CF827JL

Myrtle Grove

CF827RA

Kings Hill

CF827NU

Heol Uchaf

CF827NY

Old School Grange

CF827HA

Lansbury Avenue

CF827DQ

Cae Ysgubor

CF827AY

Sheen Court

CF827LF

Hengoed Avenue

CF827HH

Gelligaer Road

CF827JH

Hengoed Hall Close

CF827HQ

Derwendeg Avenue

CF827HG

Hengoed Crescent

CF827PA

Hengoed Hall Gardens

CF827NL

James Terrace

CF827JX

Brynamlwg

CF827HL

Gelligaer Road

CF827JE

Rhosili Road

CF828SJ

New Road

CF827NT

Heol Derw

CF827JW

Hengoed Hall Drive

CF827JF

Clyne Road

CF827LG

Brynavon Houses

CF827AH

The Walk

CF827JY

The Close

CF826BB

Kingfisher Way

CF827TY

Trem Yr Afon

CF827NA

Brynavon Terrace

CF827LN

Kestrel View

CF827RW

Wern Fach

CF826BH

Starling Walk

CF827LT

Ael Y Bryn

CF827BA

Bedwlwyn Close

CF828FL

Heol Y Felin

CF827PD

Trem Penallta

CF828BF

Farm Close

CF827HE

Lansbury Avenue

CF827HY

Forest Avenue

CF827LE

Hengoed Avenue

CF827JN

Ashgrove

CF827HB

Lansbury Avenue

CF827NH

Kings Hill

CF827NG

Hengoed Parc

CF827LL

Three Elms Close

CF827HD

Lansbury Avenue

CF826BE

Firecrest Walk

CF827SG

New Road

CF827HS

Derwendeg Avenue

CF827LD

Brynteg

CF827RS

Hafod Goch

CF827FH

Parc Derwen

CF827RD

Viaduct Lane

CF827JT

Hawthorne Avenue

CF827LA

Brynawel

CF827NB

Cefn Road

CF827HN

Gelligaer Road

CF827JQ

Brynglas

CF827NR

Hill View

CF827HP

Hengoed Road

CF827JA

Cheriton Avenue

CF827NP

Heol Dewi

CF827NN

Mount Pleasant Cottages

CF827LX

Raglan Road

CF827HF

Hengoed Crescent

CF827LZ

Brynavon Terrace

CF827HT

Hengoed Avenue

CF826BD

Harrier Avenue

CF827LW

Park Road

CF827AG

Dilwyn Avenue

CF827HZ

Forest Avenue

CF827HJ

Gelligaer Road

CF827LU

Kingswood Close

CF827LY

Raglan Road

CF827LB

Bryngoleu

CF827JG

Valley View

CF827NQ

Hengoed

CF827RQ

Cae Pen Y Waun

CF827NX

Hengoed Road

CF827JR

Acacia Avenue

CF827JP

Beech Drive

CF827NJ

Kings Hill

CF827JB

Oxwich Close

CF827HW

Gelligaer Road

Data Sources

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