Town Pop. 6,203

Living in Abertridwr and Senghenydd: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Abertridwr and Senghenydd is 57/100, built from 7 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the CF83 postcode district, Abertridwr and Senghenydd ranks 4th.

The CF83 district averages 63/100, putting Abertridwr and Senghenydd 6 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Abertridwr and Senghenydd sits 21 points above the CF83 district figure of 74/100. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF83 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Abertridwr and Senghenydd scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 128 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gelli Terrace 45 crimes
  2. 2 Bryn Aber 31 crimes
  3. 3 The Garth 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Ample 8
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital22.2 mi
Southmead Hospital29.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust10.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km
GP capacity1,388 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 119 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed4.1%Retired18.4%Student4.2%Other inactive18%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial22.4%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary43.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership61.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26
A £1,304
B £1,521
C £1,739
D £1,956
E £2,391
F £2,825
G £3,260
H £3,912
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Llanbradach 1.7 mi
Energlyn & Churchill Park 2.2 mi
Trefforest 2.4 mi
J32 M4 5.2 mi
J32 M4 5.3 mi
J33 M4 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £157,500 34
Terraced £140,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£121k £141k £162k £182k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llanbradach 64 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pontypridd 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Caerphilly 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Nantgarw 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bedwas 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Mynach 61 3.4 mi away ⇄
Church Village 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Maesycwmmer 61 3.7 mi away ⇄
Efail Isaf 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Taff's Well 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ynysddu 47 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abertridwr and Senghenydd a nice place to live?

Abertridwr and Senghenydd is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abertridwr and Senghenydd is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abertridwr and Senghenydd?

Abertridwr and Senghenydd is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 320 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Abertridwr and Senghenydd?

The current median house price in Abertridwr and Senghenydd is £157,500, around 45% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abertridwr and Senghenydd

CF83 63 ⇄

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