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Ystrad Mynach & Nelson

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About

Ystrad Mynach serves as a central hub for the surrounding Upper Rhymney Valley, with a major hospital and college campus anchoring the community. The layout is functional, centred around a main road and train station connecting to Cardiff. The area includes residential streets climbing the valley sides and industrial estates on its fringes, providing local employment.

Nelson sits on higher ground to the south, characterised by rows of traditional terraced housing built for the historical coal industry. The village is known for its large park, which contains the distinctive 'Top House' engine house chimney, a preserved landmark from its mining past. The communities are closely linked, sharing commercial and recreational facilities across the valley landscape.

Area overview

On average Ystrad Mynach & Nelson has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson is £45,945 per year. Ystrad Mynach & Nelson is home to around 9,959 people, with a population density of about 577.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ystrad Mynach & Nelson Population
9,959
Population density
577.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.58(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.44(-20%)
Public order
4.92(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.72(-36%)
Other theft
2.51(-45%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,584
96.25%
Other White
91
0.91%
Other Asian
39
0.39%
Chinese
36
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.33%
Total population: 9,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,496
30.57%
No qualifications
1,695
20.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,435
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,209
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
713
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 8,165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,704
39.46%
Owns with a mortgage
1,488
34.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
497
11.51%
Social rents from council
286
6.62%
Other social rented
242
5.6%
Total households: 4,318

Property prices in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ystrad Mynach & 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 Ystrad Mynach & Nelson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced43£155,000
Semi-Detached40£236,000
Flats7£110,000
Detached31£320,000

10 years median price trend in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson

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

All postcodes in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson

CF466PG

Ty Du Road

CF827ET

Ynysglyd Street

CF826AN

Winding Wheel Lane

CF466JL

Taf Olwg

CF827DA

Brynmynach Avenue

CF829YX

New Road

CF829ZA

New Road

CF466ND

Commercial Street

CF827FF

Camnant

CF826AY

Merlin Avenue

CF826AL

Winding Wheel Lane

CF827DE

Derwen Close

CF829YW

New Road

CF466PQ

Ty Du Road

CF466LG

Llwyn Yr Eos

CF466EA

Shingrig Road

CF828AX

Avenue Close

CF466JA

Heol Morien

CF466DT

Bwl Road

CF827FD

Llys Y Coed

CF827DT

Trinity Close

CF466LF

Maes Yr Onen

CF829ZR

New Road

CF829ZF

New Road

CF827EF

Church Street

CF829ZN

New Road

CF827AL

Bedwlwyn Street

CF466JB

Heol Tasker

CF826AQ

Buttercups Close

CF827DJ

Castell Llwyd

CF827AW

Griffiths Street

CF466PH

Tydu Road

CF829ZP

New Road

CF827TU

The Railway Junction

CF466PD

Dynevor Terrace

CF466DY

Shingrig Road

CF827AU

Hill Street

CF826GU

Red Kite Close

CF827AA

Bedwlwyn Road

CF827XW

Caerphilly Road

CF829ZE

New Road

CF827GW

Ridgedale

CF827EE

Church Street

CF827AD

Bedwlwyn Road

CF827EY

Heol Brynteg

CF466AZ

Market Close

CF829ZU

New Road

CF466PW

Bwlch Carnygelli

CF827BB

Bedwlwyn Road North Ul

CF829ZD

New Road

CF826AB

Griffin Drive

CF827WX

Oakfield Street

CF466NW

Heol Fawr

CF826BJ

Ystrad Mynach

CF466NL

Caerphilly Road

CF466JJ

Abernant Gardens

CF827BH

Glen View

CF466HQ

Ffos Y Cerridden

CF827AB

Bedwlwyn Road

CF466LH

Llwyn Yr Eos

CF827BS

Tredomen Villas

CF827WW

Oakfield Street

CF827FN

Ystrad Mynach

CF826AZ

Peregrine Close

CF829ZQ

New Road

CF466LN

Church Lane

CF827FP

Clos Y Felin

CF826AS

Phoenix Way

CF466EH

Tawel Fan

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.