Area guide · Caerphilly

Living in Oakdale

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

At a glance

Oakdale is a village in Caerphilly, Wales with a population of 6,126. The average house price is £306,486 and the overall crime rate is 84.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Oakdale ranks

Affordability
#128 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#85 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

6,126

Avg House Price

£306,486

Crime Rate

84.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

395 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,449

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Oakdale's detached homes (£388,094) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£116,750).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Oakdale prices have risen 41% over the last 9 years (£217,678 → £306,486).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£388,094	£367,750	46
Semi-Detached	£250,902	£225,000	23
Terraced	£202,624	£185,000	21
Flat	£116,750	£116,750	2

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Oakdale is 84.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Oakdale: 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

Oakdale averages 395 Mbps — 295% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Oakdale 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	6,126
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 Oakdale?

The average house price in Oakdale is £306,486 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Oakdale is a flat, with an average price of £116,750.

Is Oakdale a safe place to live?

Oakdale has a recorded crime rate of 84.7 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 Oakdale?

Average broadband download speeds in Oakdale are around 395 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.5% of premises.

How big is Oakdale?

Oakdale is a settlement in Caerphilly with a population of approximately 6,126.

Most compared with

How does Oakdale stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Oakdale

House price: £177,121 · £306,486
Crime rate: 85 · 84.7
Distance: 2.3 mi

Abercarn

Oakdale

House price: £166,339 · £306,486
Crime rate: 84.7 · 84.7
Distance: 2.8 mi

Abercynon

Oakdale

House price: £161,702 · £306,486
Crime rate: N/A · 84.7
Distance: 7.1 mi

Aberdare

Oakdale

House price: £172,897 · £306,486
Crime rate: N/A · 84.7
Distance: 12.1 mi

Abergavenny

Oakdale

House price: £356,309 · £306,486
Crime rate: 64.2 · 84.7
Distance: 12.1 mi

Abersychan

Oakdale

House price: £161,481 · £306,486
Crime rate: 101.9 · 84.7
Distance: 5.8 mi

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