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Penyrheol

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About

Penyrheol is a residential ward situated on the northwestern side of Caerphilly town. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, including a mix of post-war and more modern developments, with local shopping parades providing essential services. Its layout is defined by several main roads that connect it to the town centre and surrounding valleys.

The ward contains a significant amount of green space, including Penyrheol Playing Fields and woodland areas that follow the local topography. A notable local feature is the large, elevated reservoir near its northern boundary, which offers open views across the area. Community facilities such as a leisure centre and library serve as focal points for residents.

Area overview

On average Penyrheol has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 21.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penyrheol is £45,674 per year. The median sale price in Penyrheol is £255,000 (around £299 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £327,000. Penyrheol is home to around 12,214 people, with a population density of about 2,088.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penyrheol Population
12,214
Population density
2,088.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.45(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.84(-32%)
Public order
6.22(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.06(-17%)
Other theft
2.7(-41%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,632
95.24%
Other White
201
1.65%
Chinese
50
0.41%
Other Asian
47
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.34%
Total population: 12,213

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,820
28.82%
No qualifications
2,148
21.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,645
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,515
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
942
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 9,785

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,771
35.26%
Owns outright
1,669
33.23%
Social rents from council
746
14.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
428
8.52%
Other social rented
310
6.17%
Total households: 5,023

Property prices in Penyrheol

Median price: £255,000
Price per sq ft: £299
Sales (last 12 months): 145
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £327K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £299 per square foot) in Penyrheol area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penyrheol over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£365,000£320
Semi-Detached68£235,500£293
Terraced25£204,000£278
Flats8£135,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penyrheol

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penyrheol.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236,000£101,000£142,500£138,000
2017£224,950£98,500£140,000£145,475
2018£249,500£101,500£150,000£145,000
2019£240,068£111,250£153,750£147,625
2020£275,500£112,825£167,000£152,000
2021£285,000£109,750£181,000£160,000
2022£329,995£109,500£230,000£200,000
2023£363,750£128,000£215,000£208,000
2024£347,000£121,500£230,000£207,500
2025£360,000£130,000£230,000£230,000
2026£370,000£140,000£250,000£212,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penyrheol.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penyrheol.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£156£184£193
2017£205£169£183£177
2018£218£185£187£161
2019£216£187£189£160
2020£237£201£193£157
2021£264£187£223£198
2022£290£177£269£218
2023£307£190£262£248
2024£318£222£272£238
2025£312£221£290£263
2026£325£255£310£301
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penyrheol.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Penyrheol ward.

Local councillors

Aneurin Minton

Penyrheol - Elected 11 Dec 2025

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

All postcodesin Penyrheol

CF832PT

Caeglas

CF832SL

Grange Close

CF157UT

Groeswen Road

CF832AU

Ffordd Y Maes

CF832TQ

Ogmore Court

CF832PX

Troed Y Bryn

CF832XY

Drum Tower View

CF832UG

Morlais Court

CF832JU

Heol Fawr

CF832TZ

Cae Marchog

CF832JR

Heol Graigwen

CF832PG

Heol Aneurin

CF832XR

Druids Close

CF832ND

Heol Pwll Y Pant

CF832UL

Brigham Court

CF832JJ

Glan Ffrwd

CF832PL

Brynglas

CF832SJ

Tegfan

CF832NZ

Pen Y Dre

CF832NQ

Lon Y Barri

CF832LF

Gellir Felin

CF832NP

Fairway Drive

CF832WE

Rhodfa'R Rhyddwen

CF832BL

Groeswen Drive

CF832SX

Heol Fach

CF832RA

Ty Nant

CF832LJ

Diamond Close

CF832PW

Troed Y Bryn

CF832PB

Heol Aneurin

CF832RP

St Cenydd Road

CF832RJ

Hendredenny Drive

CF832SA

First Avenue

CF832NX

Pleasant Place

CF832LH

First Avenue

CF832EX

Brynawel

CF832AE

Coed Gethin