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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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
N/A
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
23.7(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.85(+6%)
Public order
5.65(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.65(-23%)
Other theft
2.73(-40%)
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 75 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£318,250
Flats7£110,000
Semi-Detached22£230,000
Terraced22£175,500

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

CF827BG

Penallta Road

CF829ZD

New Road

CF829YF

New Road

CF829YY

New Road

CF827SL

Caerphilly Road

CF829ZJ

New Road

CF827WS

Bedwlwyn Road

CF827AU

Hill Street

CF829ZN

New Road

CF827DU

Commercial Street

CF827GT

Cylla Sidings

CF826AW

Swallowfield Drive

CF827DA

Brynmynach Avenue

CF827AB

Bedwlwyn Road

CF827ZA

Ystrad Mynach

CF827AX

Jones Arcade

CF827BJ

George Street

CF827EF

Church Street

CF829ZE

New Road

CF826AY

Merlin Avenue

CF827GW

Ridgedale

CF827AJ

Beech Embankment

CF826AL

Winding Wheel Lane

CF826AQ

Buttercups Close

CF829YR

New Road

CF827DE

Derwen Close

CF829YS

New Road

CF826AS

Phoenix Way

CF827AQ

Lewis Street

CF829ZG

New Road

CF827AF

Oakfield Street

CF829ZH

New Road

CF827EY

Heol Brynteg

CF829ZY

Ystrad Mynach

CF827AP

Penallta Road

CF829ZL

New Road

CF827ES

Edward Street

CF826AB

Griffin Drive

CF826AX

Mallards Reach

CF827FJ

Coed Y Graig

CF827EW

Twyn Road

CF827ET

Ynysglyd Street

CF827EJ

Police Houses

CF827FN

Ystrad Mynach

CF829YQ

New Road

CF829ZB

New Road

CF827FB

Heol Y Graig

CF827FL

Trem Yr Efail

CF827WX

Oakfield Street

CF826AZ

Peregrine Close

CF827DR

Cedar Way

CF827EX

Troedyrhiw

CF827EA

Commercial Street

CF829YW

New Road

CF827BY

Brynmynach Avenue

CF827FG

Clos Tir Twyn

CF829ZU

New Road

CF827BH

Glen View

CF827BX

Park Lane

CF827XW

Caerphilly Road

CF827GQ

Clos Bryn Celyn

CF827AT

Station Road

CF827DN

Stryd Hywel Harris

CF829ZP

New Road

CF827FA

Pen Y Cae

CF827AE

Bedwlwyn Road

CF826AN

Winding Wheel Lane

CF827EN

Central Street

CF829ZR

New Road

CF827DJ

Castell Llwyd

CF827XQ

Central Street

CF827DP

New Road

CF827TU

The Railway Junction

CF826BJ

Ystrad Mynach

Data Sources

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