Area guide · Caerphilly

Living in New Tredegar

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

At a glance

New Tredegar is a village in Caerphilly, Wales with a population of 3,938. The average house price is £104,340 and the overall crime rate is 85.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where New Tredegar ranks

Affordability
#3 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#106 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,938

Avg House Price

£104,340

Crime Rate

85.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

127 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,449

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

New Tredegar's detached homes (£306,500) command roughly 3.2× the price of a terraced (£95,916).

Price Trend (11 Years)

New Tredegar prices have risen 58% over the last 9 years (£66,180 → £104,340).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£306,500	£306,500	2
Semi-Detached	£170,000	£170,000	2
Terraced	£95,916	£91,000	67
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in New Tredegar is 85.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in New Tredegar: 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

New Tredegar averages 127 Mbps — 27% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most New Tredegar homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.8
% Rated C or Above	62.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,199

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,938
Median Age	43.6
Median Household Income	£28,449
Employment Rate	54%
Owner Occupied	67.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in New Tredegar?

The average house price in New Tredegar is £104,340 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in New Tredegar?

The most affordable entry point in New Tredegar is a terraced, with an average price of £95,916.

Is New Tredegar a safe place to live?

New Tredegar has a recorded crime rate of 85.1 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 New Tredegar?

Average broadband download speeds in New Tredegar are around 127 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.5% of premises.

How big is New Tredegar?

New Tredegar is a settlement in Caerphilly with a population of approximately 3,938.

Most compared with

How does New Tredegar stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

New Tredegar

House price: £177,121 · £104,340
Crime rate: 85 · 85.1
Distance: 2.0 mi

Abercarn

New Tredegar

House price: £166,339 · £104,340
Crime rate: 84.7 · 85.1
Distance: 6.8 mi

Abercynon

New Tredegar

House price: £161,702 · £104,340
Crime rate: N/A · 85.1
Distance: 6.2 mi

Aberdare

New Tredegar

House price: £172,897 · £104,340
Crime rate: N/A · 85.1
Distance: 9.1 mi

Abergavenny

New Tredegar

House price: £356,309 · £104,340
Crime rate: 64.2 · 85.1
Distance: 12.0 mi

Abersychan

New Tredegar

House price: £161,481 · £104,340
Crime rate: 101.9 · 85.1
Distance: 7.4 mi

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