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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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
8/10
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

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £280K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Hengoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £434,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hengoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£323,750£286
Semi-Detached26£185,000£184
Terraced10£150,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hengoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,000£112,750£96,000
2017£236,500£139,975£91,475
2018£207,000£113,000£126,000
2019£238,725£135,000£123,250
2020£230,000£132,250£103,000
2021£252,500£140,000£124,000
2022£289,950£177,000£150,000
2023£285,000£159,950£160,000
2024£306,250£165,250£150,750
2025£297,500£179,000£140,000
2026£328,750£222,000£149,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hengoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hengoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£115£93
2017£184£154£96
2018£198£129£131
2019£192£135£125
2020£188£159£121
2021£220£168£125
2022£287£204£158
2023£263£180£164
2024£297£187£161
2025£294£185£177
2026£253£202£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hengoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.