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

Affordability
Not currently ranked — browse the affordability list →
Safety
#104 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

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

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%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Nelson (caerphilly)?

The average house price in Nelson (caerphilly) is £226,037 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Nelson (caerphilly)?

The most affordable entry point in Nelson (caerphilly) is a terraced, with an average price of £164,406.

Is Nelson (caerphilly) a safe place to live?

Nelson (caerphilly) has a recorded crime rate of 85.0 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 Nelson (caerphilly)?

Average broadband download speeds in Nelson (caerphilly) are around 238 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Nelson (caerphilly)?

Nelson (caerphilly) is a settlement in Caerphilly with a population of approximately 4,235.

Most compared with

How does Nelson (Caerphilly) stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Nelson (Caerphilly)

House price: £177,121 · £226,037
Crime rate: 85 · 85
Distance: 3.9 mi

Abercarn

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House price: £166,339 · £226,037
Crime rate: 84.7 · 85
Distance: 6.6 mi

Abercynon

Nelson (Caerphilly)

House price: £161,702 · £226,037
Crime rate: N/A · 85
Distance: 2.0 mi

Aberdare

Nelson (Caerphilly)

House price: £172,897 · £226,037
Crime rate: N/A · 85
Distance: 8.2 mi

Abersychan

Nelson (Caerphilly)

House price: £161,481 · £226,037
Crime rate: 101.9 · 85
Distance: 11.0 mi

Abertillery

Nelson (Caerphilly)

House price: £131,204 · £226,037
Crime rate: 156.6 · 85
Distance: 8.6 mi

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