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New Tredegar

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About

New Tredegar ward lies within the Caerphilly county borough, centred around the town of the same name in the Sirhowy Valley. The area is shaped by its industrial past, with the landscape bearing the marks of former coal mining activity. Residential streets are arranged on the valley slopes, with the main A469 road following the river corridor. The local economy has transitioned from its historical reliance on heavy industry.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and amenities along the main thoroughfare. Parc Sirhowy provides a significant green space along the river, featuring walking paths and playing fields. The ward's history is reflected in landmarks like the former Tredegar Arms Hotel and the architectural style of its terraced housing. It forms a distinct part of the wider Rhymney Valley area.

Area overview

On average New Tredegar has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Tredegar is £33,361 per year. New Tredegar is home to around 4,650 people, with a population density of about 482.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Tredegar Population
4,650
Population density
482.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.77(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.37(+54%)
Public order
12.69(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.54(+30%)
Other crime
3.44(+46%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,548
97.85%
Other White
27
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.3%
Chinese
9
0.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.17%
Total population: 4,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,203
32.17%
Level 4 qualifications or above
691
18.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
635
16.98%
Level 3 (A level)
516
13.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
394
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 3,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
719
34.85%
Owns with a mortgage
502
24.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
396
19.2%
Social rents from council
299
14.49%
Other social rented
95
4.6%
Total households: 2,063

Property prices in New Tredegar

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in New Tredegar area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,500 up to £333,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Tredegar 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 New Tredegar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£306,500
Semi-Detached2£170,000
Terraced37£112,000

10 years median price trend in New Tredegar

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

Data Sources

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