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Area guide · Caerphilly

Living in Pen-pedair-heol

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

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At a glance

Pen-pedair-heol is a village in Caerphilly, Wales with a population of 3,787. The average house price is £226,037 and the overall crime rate is 85.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Pen-pedair-heol ranks

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

Population

3,787

Avg House Price

£226,037

Crime Rate

85.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

345 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,449

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Pen-pedair-heol. The figures below are sourced from Ystrad Mynach, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Pen Pedair Heol's detached homes (£336,812) command roughly 2.0× the price of a terraced (£164,406).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen-pedair-heol is 85.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Pen Pedair Heol: 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

Pen Pedair Heol averages 345 Mbps — 245% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Pen Pedair Heol 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	3,787
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 Pen Pedair Heol?

The average house price in Pen Pedair Heol is £226,037 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Pen Pedair Heol?

The most affordable entry point in Pen Pedair Heol is a terraced, with an average price of £164,406.

Is Pen Pedair Heol a safe place to live?

Pen Pedair Heol 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 Pen Pedair Heol?

Average broadband download speeds in Pen Pedair Heol are around 345 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98% of premises.

How big is Pen Pedair Heol?

Pen Pedair Heol is a settlement in Caerphilly with a population of approximately 3,787.

Most compared with

How does Pen-pedair-heol stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Pen-pedair-heol

House price: £177,121 · £226,037
Crime rate: 85 · 85
Distance: 1.8 mi

Abercarn

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House price: £166,339 · £226,037
Crime rate: 84.7 · 85
Distance: 4.9 mi

Abercynon

Pen-pedair-heol

House price: £161,702 · £226,037
Crime rate: N/A · 85
Distance: 4.1 mi

Aberdare

Pen-pedair-heol

House price: £172,897 · £226,037
Crime rate: N/A · 85
Distance: 9.4 mi

Abergavenny

Pen-pedair-heol

House price: £356,309 · £226,037
Crime rate: 64.2 · 85
Distance: 14.5 mi

Abersychan

Pen-pedair-heol

House price: £161,481 · £226,037
Crime rate: 101.9 · 85
Distance: 8.7 mi

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