Area guide · Caerphilly

Living in Caerphilly

A snapshot of life in Caerphilly, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Caerphilly is a town in Caerphilly, Wales with a population of 33,104. The average house price is £249,896 and the overall crime rate is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Caerphilly ranks

Affordability
#100 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#98 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

33,104

Avg House Price

£249,896

Crime Rate

84.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

447 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,441.3

Median Age

41.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Caerphilly's detached homes (£371,974) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£128,824).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Caerphilly prices have risen 44% over the last 9 years (£173,670 → £249,896).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£371,974	£360,000	111
Semi-Detached	£241,788	£239,000	196
Terraced	£195,212	£195,000	198
Flat	£128,824	£127,000	20

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Caerphilly is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Caerphilly: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Caerphilly averages 447 Mbps — 347% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Caerphilly homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	64.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,117

Demographics & Economy

Population	33,104
Median Age	41.3
Median Household Income	£29,441.3
Employment Rate	54%
Owner Occupied	62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Caerphilly?

The average house price in Caerphilly is £249,896 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Caerphilly?

The most affordable entry point in Caerphilly is a flat, with an average price of £128,824.

Is Caerphilly a safe place to live?

Caerphilly has a recorded crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Caerphilly?

Average broadband download speeds in Caerphilly are around 447 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.

How big is Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is a settlement in Caerphilly with a population of approximately 33,104.

Most compared with

How does Caerphilly stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Caerphilly

House price: £177,121 · £249,896
Crime rate: 85 · 84.9
Distance: 7.7 mi

Abercarn

Caerphilly

House price: £166,339 · £249,896
Crime rate: 84.7 · 84.9
Distance: 6.1 mi

Abercynon

Caerphilly

House price: £161,702 · £249,896
Crime rate: N/A · 84.9
Distance: 6.7 mi

Aberdare

Caerphilly

House price: £172,897 · £249,896
Crime rate: N/A · 84.9
Distance: 13.3 mi

Abersychan

Caerphilly

House price: £161,481 · £249,896
Crime rate: 101.9 · 84.9
Distance: 12.5 mi

Abertillery

Caerphilly

House price: £131,204 · £249,896
Crime rate: 156.6 · 84.9
Distance: 11.3 mi

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