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About

Nelson ward sits within the larger town of Caerphilly, positioned to the northwest of the town centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from traditional terraced homes to more modern developments. Its landscape is defined by the rolling topography of the South Wales Valleys, with residential streets following the contours of the hillsides. The ward includes the distinct community of Penallta, which lies to its north.

A central feature is the large, grassy mound known as Twyn Castell, the site of a former medieval motte-and-bailey castle, which offers elevated views across the surrounding area. The ward is bordered by extensive green spaces, including Penallta Park with its large recreational lake and the historic Parc Cwm Darran country park to the north. These provide significant areas for walking and local leisure, contrasting with the built-up residential zones.

Area overview

On average Nelson has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nelson is £45,945 per year. Nelson is home to around 4,472 people, with a population density of about 407.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nelson Population
4,472
Population density
407.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.48(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.84(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(-25%)
Public order
5.37(-40%)
Burglary
3.35(+25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,337
96.98%
Other White
28
0.63%
Pakistani
17
0.38%
Other Asian
16
0.36%
Irish
14
0.31%
Total population: 4,472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
997
26.33%
No qualifications
952
25.15%
Level 3 (A level)
613
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
557
14.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
339
8.95%
Total 16+ residents: 3,786

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
872
43.84%
Owns with a mortgage
590
29.66%
Social rents from council
217
10.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
152
7.64%
Other social rented
110
5.53%
Total households: 1,989

Property prices in Nelson

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nelson 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 Nelson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£356,000
Semi-Detached18£226,000
Terraced17£143,000

10 years median price trend in Nelson

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

All postcodes in Nelson

CF374HR

Pant-Du Road

CF466EA

Shingrig Road

CF466NG

Thomas Street

CF466NW

Heol Fawr

CF466EX

Llancaiach Court

CF466PS

Caerphilly Road

CF466HN

Bryncelyn

CF466NL

Caerphilly Road

CF466HT

Lon Y Celyn

CF466HB

High Street

CF466NF

Commercial Street

CF466NX

Nelson

CF466DT

Bwl Road

CF466DY

Shingrig Road

CF466HA

High Street

CF466HD

Bwl Road

CF466LF

Maes Yr Onen

CF466LS

Ashgrove Terrace

CF466NU

Beech Tree Way

CF466HP

Bryncelyn

CF466HS

Lon Y Dderwen

CF466LB

Clos Waun Ceffyl

CF466NY

Mountain Way

CF466ED

Station Terrace

CF466HG

Heol Islwyn

CF466JD

St Johns Lane

CF466HU

Lon Y Llwyn

CF466HZ

School Close

CF466PF

Llanfabon Road

CF466NJ

Heol-Y-Wern

CF466LR

Ashgrove Terrace

CF466JF

Heol Bryn Fab

CF466PD

Dynevor Terrace

CF466PW

Bwlch Carnygelli

CF466PX

Heol Las

CF466NR

Heol Fawr

CF466HJ

High Close

CF466JA

Heol Morien

CF466DU

Shingrig Road

CF466LP

Lan Y Parc

CF466NE

Wern Crescent

CF466PN

Bwlch Carnygelli

CF466JJ

Abernant Gardens

CF466PP

Tai Fforest

CF466HL

Bryncelyn

CF466AZ

Market Close

CF466JN

Tai Siriol

CF466LH

Llwyn Yr Eos

CF466LG

Llwyn Yr Eos

CF466LU

Pentwyn Road

CF466NH

Caerphilly Road

CF466PL

Heol Fawr

CF466EH

Tawel Fan

CF466EN

Rowan Close

CF466HQ

Ffos Y Cerridden

CF466PQ

Ty Du Road

CF466JE

Cwm Eithin

CF466HF

Llwyncelyn Terrace

CF466DS

Brooklands Cottages

CF466PR

Caerphilly Road

CF466EB

Donald Street

CF466ND

Commercial Street

CF466HY

Gwaun Llwyfen

CF374HP

Nelson

CF466DR

Brooklands

CF466HE

Pentwyn Road

CF466EU

High Street

CF466LA

Clos Cae Pwll

CF466PE

Mafon Road

CF466EW

Llancaiach View

CF466LN

Church Lane

CF466PH

Tydu Road

CF466NN

Springfield Terrace

CF466JB

Heol Tasker

CF466PA

Pine Tree Way

CF466HH

Abernant Cottages

CF466LY

Llwyncelyn Terrace

CF466NT

Heol Uchaf

CF466BN

Caer Gelynnen

CF466PG

Ty Du Road

CF466HX

Cae Llwyndu

CF466JL

Taf Olwg

CF466NS

Heol Isaf

CF466BQ

Nelson

CF466PJ

Llanfabon Road

CF466LE

Ynys Las

CF466NQ

Nelson

CF466HW

Rhiwfer

CF466JG

Heol Mabon

CF466PB

Hawthorn Road

CF466JH

Heol Harry Lewis

CF466LW

Heol Llyswen

CF466EL

Ffos Close

CF466LL

Primrose Close

CF466NP

Heol Fawr

Data Sources

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