Town Pop. 1,442

Living in Abertysswg: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Abertysswg is 62/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the NP22 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 28 points above the NP22 district's 64/100. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (83) and environment (82) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Abertysswg scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
105.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Drugs 14 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brynhyfrd 21 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Crescent 21 crimes
  3. 3 Benjamin Court 17 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 4.147 · PM2.5 4.906 · PM10 7.503 µg/m³
81
Green Space 84
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital30.7 mi
Weston General Hospital31.3 mi
Hereford County Hospital31.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust14.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA CWM RHYMNI PRACTICE1.3 mi
GP capacity1,191 patients per GP

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

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate46.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.3%Unemployed4.4%Retired21.9%Student3.9%Other inactive23.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial19.9%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary48%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications32.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership55.5%
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
50
Pontlottyn 0.6 mi
Rhymney 1.5 mi
Tir-Phil 1.8 mi
J27 M4 14.7 mi
J32 M4 14.8 mi
J26 M4 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abertysswg in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Pontlottyn 61 0.7 mi away ⇄
Fochriw 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rhymney 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 1.9 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tredegar 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cwm 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ebbw Vale 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abertysswg a nice place to live?

Abertysswg is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Abertysswg is 62/100, 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 Abertysswg?

Abertysswg is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Abertysswg

NP22 59 ⇄

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