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Ystrad Mynach

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About

Ystrad Mynach is a town and electoral ward in the county borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. The area is situated in the Rhymney Valley, with the river running through it. It functions primarily as a residential community with local shopping facilities and services centred along its main roads.

The landscape is marked by the surrounding valley hills. A notable local feature is the historic Ystrad Mynach railway station, which serves as a key transport link for the valley. The area includes typical community amenities such as schools, parks, and leisure facilities serving its population.

Area overview

On average Ystrad Mynach has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ystrad Mynach is £45,945 per year. Ystrad Mynach is home to around 5,486 people, with a population density of about 875.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ystrad Mynach Population
5,486
Population density
875.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.01(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.05(+24%)
Public order
8.75(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(-3%)
Other theft
7.47(+48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,247
95.64%
Other White
62
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
0.44%
Other Asian
23
0.42%
Total population: 5,486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,497
34.21%
Level 3 (A level)
822
18.78%
No qualifications
743
16.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
652
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
373
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 4,376

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
898
38.61%
Owns outright
832
35.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
14.79%
Other social rented
132
5.67%
Social rents from council
67
2.88%
Total households: 2,326

Property prices in Ystrad Mynach

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £229,000 in Ystrad Mynach 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£322,500
Flats6£110,000
Semi-Detached20£224,000
Terraced17£182,500

10 years median price trend in Ystrad Mynach

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

All postcodes in Ystrad Mynach

CF826AA

Winding Wheel Lane

CF827AX

Jones Arcade

CF829YZ

New Road

CF827AA

Bedwlwyn Road

CF829YW

New Road

CF826AS

Phoenix Way

CF827DH

Coed Mawr

CF827FA

Pen Y Cae

CF829ZB

New Road

CF827AP

Penallta Road

CF829YL

New Road

CF826GX

Buzzard Way

CF827NZ

Heathlands

CF829ZX

Ystrad Mynach

CF827AT

Station Road

CF827BP

Nelson Road

CF827BZ

Brynmynach Avenue

CF829ZD

New Road

CF829ZL

New Road

CF826AU

Cwm Calon Road

CF827EE

Church Street

CF827EL

Central Street

CF829ZR

New Road

CF826AN

Winding Wheel Lane

CF827AN

Penallta Road

CF827BE

Penallta Road

CF827DX

Commercial Street

CF827EP

Caerphilly Road

CF829YG

New Road

CF829ZU

New Road

CF826BN

Penallta Road

CF827GH

Penallta Villas

CF828AD

Davies Street

CF827EU

Twyn Road

CF827DL

Clos Graddfa

CF827EJ

Police Houses

CF827BD

Fferm-Y-Bryn

CF827BG

Penallta Road

CF827EH

Ystrad Mynach

CF827GT

Cylla Sidings

CF828AB

Pengam Road

CF826BJ

Ystrad Mynach

CF827BF

Nelson Road

CF827BX

Park Lane

CF827UH

Ystrad Mynach

CF829ZG

New Road

CF827FE

Ger Nant

CF829YS

New Road

CF827EZ

Coedcae

CF827WX

Oakfield Street

CF826AJ

Heron Drive

CF827AZ

Heathlands

CF827BT

Hillside Terrace

CF829YH

New Road

CF827DJ

Castell Llwyd

CF827EG

Nelson Road

CF829ZF

New Road

CF828BA

The Avenue

CF829YE

Ystrad Mynach

CF829YF

New Road

CF829ZE

New Road

CF829ZP

New Road

CF827AW

Griffiths Street

CF827BY

Brynmynach Avenue

CF827GW

Ridgedale

CF826BL

Penallta Road

CF827ER

Llanbradach Villas

CF829YT

New Road

CF829YU

New Road

CF829ZS

New Road

CF827DS

Pine Grove

CF827DT

Trinity Close

CF829YP

New Road

CF829YX

New Road

Data Sources

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