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About

Penmaen is a residential ward located on the northern edge of the Caerphilly county borough. The area is characterised by housing estates and terraced homes situated on the hillsides overlooking the Sirhowy Valley. It falls within the community of New Tredegar, with its landscape shaped by its position on the eastern slopes of the South Wales Valleys. The ward provides local services and green spaces for its inhabitants within this distinct topographic setting.

A notable local feature is the Penmaen Viaduct, a disused railway structure that spans the valley. The area's history is connected to the coal industry, with former colliery sites now largely reclaimed by nature. Walking paths along the old railway lines and through woodland areas offer views across the valley. The ward maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere separate from the larger town centres in the region.

Area overview

On average Penmaen has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penmaen is £46,129 per year. Penmaen is home to around 5,658 people, with a population density of about 1,171.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penmaen Population
5,658
Population density
1,171.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.51(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.37(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.07(-12%)
Public order
7.07(-21%)
Other theft
6.19(+23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,521
97.6%
Other White
44
0.78%
Chinese
16
0.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.23%
Total population: 5,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,337
29.31%
No qualifications
918
20.13%
Level 3 (A level)
813
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
700
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
434
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 4,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
935
40.6%
Owns with a mortgage
914
39.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
203
8.81%
Other social rented
109
4.73%
Social rents from council
89
3.86%
Total households: 2,303

Property prices in Penmaen

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Penmaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penmaen 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 Penmaen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£325,000
Flats1£128,500
Semi-Detached24£227,500
Terraced20£177,500

10 years median price trend in Penmaen

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

All postcodes in Penmaen

NP120EQ

Occupation Road

NP122AS

Tir-Philkins

NP120GY

Nant Gau

NP122GR

Maes Yr Afon

NP120JU

Central Buildings

NP120PA

Caer Garreg

NP120BS

Church View

NP120DE

Park View Bungalows

NP120EZ

Cefn Y Fferm

NP120LA

Syr Dafydd Avenue

NP120JF

Darren Court

NP120PD

St Davids Avenue

NP120NF

Llwyn On Lane

NP120JS

Central Avenue

NP120DF

Oakdale Terrace

NP120EB

The Rhiw

NP120PE

Park Terrace

NP120US

Vancouver Drive

NP120JP

Penrhiw Avenue

NP120NR

Hill View Lane

NP120DQ

Penmaen

NP120ND

Llwynon Crescent

NP120PL

Elm Court

NP120UX

Christchurch Road

NP120DA

Sycamore Court

NP120JL

Beech Grove

NP120JW

Markham Crescent

NP120LJ

Waun Goch Road

NP120PF

Halls Crossing

NP120BZ

Ash Court

NP120LB

Syr Dafydd Avenue

NP120LZ

Markham Crescent

NP120JH

Penrhiw Terrace

NP120DX

Central Avenue

NP120EG

Ynys Y Coed

NP120JB

Rising Sun Close

NP120BX

Woodfield Park Crescent

NP120EF

The Rhiw

NP120UW

Auckland Close

NP120JE

Pen Y Fan Way

NP120NA

Maesygarn Road

NP120EX

Maes Bengi

NP120EP

The Elms

NP113AD

Gwesty Close

NP120BL

Penywaun Close

NP120HN

Aberconway Place

NP120ET

Penmaen

NP120NU

Waterloo

NP120PQ

Laburnum Houses

NP120DB

Vale View

NP122DJ

Woodfield Cottages

NP124AA

Bryn Brithdir

NP120DP

High Tree Rise

NP120DU

Central Avenue

NP120LG

Brynhoward Terrace

NP120UQ

Vancouver Drive

NP120DT

Groveside Road

NP120JQ

Penrhiw Villas

NP120JZ

Penmaen Avenue

NP120PN

Park Terrace

NP122GQ

Pleasant Close

NP120BU

New Road

NP120DD

Yew Grove

NP120DL

Penmaen Villas

NP120DH

Chapel Houses

NP120DR

Underwood Road

NP120JG

West View Crescent

NP120JX

Aberconway Place

NP120NW

Cae'R Delyn

NP120BP

Blacksmith Close

NP120JR

Ashville

NP120EE

The Rhiw

NP120EU

Woodfield Park Lane

NP120DN

Groveside Road

NP122AU

Tir-Philkins

NP120BW

Smiths Terrace

NP120LX

Llwynon Road

NP120EA

The Rhiw

NP120NL

Manmoel Court

NP120DS

Farm Close

NP120EY

Ivy Place

NP120ER

Pen Y Groes

NP122GS

Penmaen

NP124AE

Lon Gellideg

NP120EL

Priorsgate

NP120NQ

Llys Cyncoed

NP120JN

Markham Crescent

NP120LE

Brynhoward Terrace

NP120NX

Cae Garw

NP120NY

Caer Hen Dy

NP120NP

Edward's Terrace

NP122RJ

Tir Philkins

NP120FB

Central Avenue

NP120UY

Toronto Close

NP120GZ

Tir Berllan

NP120JJ

Rhiw Syr Dafydd Hill

NP120LY

Markham Crescent

NP120ED

The Rhiw

NP120LW

Central Avenue

NP120PB

Riverside Court

Data Sources

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