Area guide · Caerphilly
Living in Nelson (Caerphilly)
A snapshot of life in Nelson (Caerphilly), Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Nelson (Caerphilly) is a village in Caerphilly, Wales with a population of 4,235. The average house price is £226,037 and the overall crime rate is 85.0 per 1,000 residents.
Where Nelson (Caerphilly) ranks
Population
4,235
Avg House Price
£226,037
Crime Rate
85.0/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
N/A
Avg Download Speed
238 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£29,268.5
Median Age
43.2
House Prices (2025)
No house sales were recorded directly in Nelson (Caerphilly). The figures below are sourced from Ystrad Mynach, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Nelson (caerphilly)'s detached homes (£336,812) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Nelson (caerphilly) prices have risen 63% over the last 9 years (£138,746 → £226,037).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £336,812 | £325,000 | 16 |
| Semi-Detached | £219,361 | £231,500 | 18 |
| Terraced | £164,406 | £168,000 | 24 |
| Flat | N/A | N/A | 0 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Nelson (Caerphilly) is 85.0 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Nelson (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
Nelson (caerphilly) averages 238 Mbps — 138% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Nelson (caerphilly) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 71.2 |
| % Rated C or Above | 68% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,172 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 4,235 |
| Median Age | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,268.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.1% |
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How does Nelson (Caerphilly) stack up against its neighbours?
Aberbargoed
vsNelson (Caerphilly)
- House price
- £177,121 · £226,037
- Crime rate
- 85 · 85
- Distance
- 3.9 mi
Abercarn
vsNelson (Caerphilly)
- House price
- £166,339 · £226,037
- Crime rate
- 84.7 · 85
- Distance
- 6.6 mi
Abercynon
vsNelson (Caerphilly)
- House price
- £161,702 · £226,037
- Crime rate
- N/A · 85
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
Aberdare
vsNelson (Caerphilly)
- House price
- £172,897 · £226,037
- Crime rate
- N/A · 85
- Distance
- 8.2 mi
Abersychan
vsNelson (Caerphilly)
- House price
- £161,481 · £226,037
- Crime rate
- 101.9 · 85
- Distance
- 11.0 mi
Abertillery
vsNelson (Caerphilly)
- House price
- £131,204 · £226,037
- Crime rate
- 156.6 · 85
- Distance
- 8.6 mi