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Living in Argoed: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Argoed scores 55/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 49/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Of the 8 places sharing the NP12 postcode district, Argoed scores lowest.

The NP12 district averages 61/100, putting Argoed 6 points below its own postcode area. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (19) and transport (27). For the surrounding area, see NP12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
69 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 4 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 215% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rhiw Syr Dafydd Hill 9 crimes
  2. 2 Man-Moel Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Banalog Terrace 4 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 47
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital28 mi
Southmead Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMARKHAM MEDICAL CENTRE0.8 mi
GP capacity1,399 patients per GP

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

Broadband
50
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired22.3%Student3.6%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary31.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership81.3%
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
27
Bargoed 1.6 mi
Gilfach Fargoed 1.7 mi
Brithdir 1.9 mi
J27 M4 10 mi
J26 M4 10.2 mi
J27 M4 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Argoed 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

Markham 62 0.9 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 1.9 mi away ⇄
Trinant 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 2.4 mi away ⇄
Llanhilleth 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newbridge 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Argoed a nice place to live?

Argoed is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Argoed is 55/100, 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 Argoed?

Argoed is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 33 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Argoed

NP12 61 ⇄

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