Ystrad Mynach — Colorful buildings line a waterfront with a church above.

Area guide · Caerphilly

Living in Ystrad Mynach

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

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At a glance

Ystrad Mynach is a village in Caerphilly, Wales with a population of 12,129. The average house price is £226,037 and the overall crime rate is 85.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ystrad Mynach ranks

Affordability
#76 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#105 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

12,129

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)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

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

Price Trend (11 Years)

Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach is 85.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ystrad Mynach: 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

Ystrad Mynach averages 345 Mbps — 245% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ystrad Mynach 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	12,129
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 Ystrad Mynach?

The average house price in Ystrad Mynach is £226,037 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ystrad Mynach?

The most affordable entry point in Ystrad Mynach is a terraced, with an average price of £164,406.

Is Ystrad Mynach a safe place to live?

Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach?

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

How big is Ystrad Mynach?

Ystrad Mynach is a settlement in Caerphilly with a population of approximately 12,129.

Most compared with

How does Ystrad Mynach stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Ystrad Mynach

House price: £177,121 · £226,037
Crime rate: 85 · 85
Distance: 3.3 mi

Abercarn

Ystrad Mynach

House price: £166,339 · £226,037
Crime rate: 84.7 · 85
Distance: 4.4 mi

Abercynon

Ystrad Mynach

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

Aberdare

Ystrad Mynach

House price: £172,897 · £226,037
Crime rate: N/A · 85
Distance: 10.3 mi

Abersychan

Ystrad Mynach

House price: £161,481 · £226,037
Crime rate: 101.9 · 85
Distance: 9.4 mi

Abertillery

Ystrad Mynach

House price: £131,204 · £226,037
Crime rate: 156.6 · 85
Distance: 7.5 mi

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