Postcode insights

CF37 4HP

Nelson

Caerphilly

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Detailed insights for CF37 4HP

Overview

Postcode CF37 4HP is located in an urban city, within the Nelson ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ystrad Mynach & Nelson area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson is £45,945 per year. The nearest station is Abercynon, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Ystrad Mynach & Nelson has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,134 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Ystrad Mynach & Nelson has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson is £45,945 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF37 4HP.

Transport

The nearest station is Abercynon located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF37 4HP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Abercynon

N/A

Walking directions to Abercynon

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
221
Population density
30.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.94(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.59(-42%)
Public order
6.21(-24%)
Other crime
5.52(+163%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
186
84.16%
Pakistani
15
6.79%
Other Asian
7
3.17%
Indian
5
2.26%
African
3
1.36%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
34.2%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.1%
No qualifications
32
16.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
48.35%
Owns with a mortgage
29
31.87%
Other social rented
8
8.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.59%
Social rents from council
3
3.3%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Nelson

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £257K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Nelson area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £382,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nelson over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£340,000£290
Semi-Detached14£244,975£284
Terraced18£152,500£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nelson

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,475£132,500£118,000
2017£220,000£134,475£99,250
2018£192,500£143,000£100,000
2019£235,000£141,500£123,750
2020£237,250£155,000£125,000
2021£260,000£180,000£138,000
2022£306,750£210,000£139,475
2023£260,000£190,000£146,250
2024£370,000£200,000£157,000
2025£335,000£233,500£141,500
2026£350,000£240,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nelson.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197£170£122
2017£185£145£119
2018£172£191£125
2019£222£164£131
2020£270£188£137
2021£222£214£152
2022£239£256£162
2023£265£245£175
2024£246£248£177
2025£270£275£158
2026£133£285£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nelson.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the CF37 4HP postcode area, located within Ystrad Mynach & Nelson, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF37 4HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg AbercynonWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicableAbercynon Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF37 4HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brenda Mair Miles

Nelson - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sean Iestyn Morgan

Nelson - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Evans

Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerphillyW07000088
WardNelsonW05001665
ParishNelsonW04000739
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ystrad Mynach & NelsonW02000302
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 013AW01001377
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF37 4HP

Is CF37 4HP (Ystrad Mynach & Nelson) safe?

The area around CF37 4HP records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF37 4HP?

The median sale price around CF37 4HP in Ystrad Mynach & Nelson is £190,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF37 4HP?

There are 2 schools close to CF37 4HP, including Ysgol Gymraeg Abercynon and Abercynon Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF37 4HP?

The closest station to CF37 4HP is Abercynon, about 1,338 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF37 4HP?

CF37 4HP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,134 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF37 4HP (Ystrad Mynach & Nelson) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering CF37 4HP is Chris Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brenda Mair Miles (Labour Party) and Sean Iestyn Morgan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.