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Living in Bedwas: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bedwas is 66/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the CF83 postcode district scores higher. Bedwas leads all 6.

Notably, nothing falls below 41/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On broadband specifically, Bedwas sits 22 points above the CF83 district figure of 74/100. That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CF83 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 122 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 26 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 33 crimes
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Pandy Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Coronation Street 14 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 9.8 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital20.4 mi
Southmead Hospital26 mi
St Michael's Hospital26.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust7.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 4 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed53.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.2%Student4.4%Other inactive12.9%
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary34.5%
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership70.2%
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
56
Energlyn & Churchill Park 1.5 mi
Caerphilly 1.7 mi
Llanbradach 1.7 mi
J30 M4 4.2 mi
J32 M4 4.5 mi
J30 M4 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 51
Detached £376,250 16
Semi-detached £275,000 19
Terraced £232,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£154k £229k £305k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bedwas a nice place to live?

Yes, Bedwas is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Bedwas is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bedwas?

Bedwas is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 300 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bedwas?

The current median house price in Bedwas is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £376,250, semi-detached £275,000, terraced £232,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 38%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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