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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Penmaen is £232,000 (around £243 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £318,000. Penmaen is home to around 5,658 people, with a population density of about 1,171.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
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
16.44(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.07(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.95(-33%)
Public order
4.77(-42%)
Vehicle crime
3.89(+36%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price: £232,000
Price per sq ft: £243
Sales (last 12 months): 77
Typical range (middle 50%): £185K – £318K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Penmaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penmaen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£333,750£270
Semi-Detached22£225,000£240
Terraced27£185,000£214

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penmaen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penmaen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£114,000£95,000
2017£225,000£127,500£107,000
2018£230,000£141,250£122,000
2019£247,000£149,750£132,950
2020£245,995£178,495£134,998
2021£270,000£176,995£140,000
2022£315,000£189,995£172,000
2023£325,000£195,000£152,500
2024£299,975£215,000£165,000
2025£325,000£225,000£177,000
2026£334,500£230,500£192,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penmaen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penmaen.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£153£115
2017£173£146£110
2018£173£160£130
2019£202£173£149
2020£210£192£149
2021£216£188£163
2022£255£210£167
2023£250£189£179
2024£255£252£188
2025£262£224£203
2026£280£259£230
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penmaen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Penmaen ward.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Davies

Penmaen - Elected 31 Aug 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Penmaen

NP120LN

Central Avenue

NP120JT

Central Avenue

NP120BP

Blacksmith Close

NP120DN

Groveside Road

NP120FB

Central Avenue

NP120EU

Woodfield Park Lane

NP120US

Vancouver Drive

NP120JN

Markham Crescent

NP120NU

Waterloo

NP120DA

Sycamore Court

NP120EP

The Elms

NP120NZ

Caer Nant

NP120UP

Willow Drive

NP120JY

Markham Crescent

NP120LE

Brynhoward Terrace

NP120DY

Ivy Bush Cottages

NP120LW

Central Avenue

NP120JZ

Penmaen Avenue

NP120BX

Woodfield Park Crescent

NP122GR

Maes Yr Afon

NP122GQ

Pleasant Close

NP120DQ

Penmaen

NP120PE

Park Terrace

NP120DU

Central Avenue

NP113AD

Gwesty Close

NP120LQ

The Alders

NP120DZ

Foxes Lane

NP120DE

Park View Bungalows

NP120NS

Park Lane

NP120NR

Hill View Lane

NP120NF

Llwyn On Lane

NP120EW

Penrhiw Avenue

NP120NH

Penrhiw Avenue

NP120JG

West View Crescent

NP120BL

Penywaun Close

NP120UX

Christchurch Road

NP120NJ

Pen Deri Close

NP120LF

Priorsgate

NP120PL

Elm Court

NP120DR

Underwood Road

NP120LG

Brynhoward Terrace

NP120JQ

Penrhiw Villas

NP120EY

Ivy Place

NP120DB

Vale View

NP120JR

Ashville

NP120LL

Waun Goch Road

NP120PG

St Davids Avenue