Town Pop. 1,185

Living in Cwmfelinfach: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cwmfelinfach scores 50/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Cwmfelinfach places 7th of 9 in the NP11 postcode district.

Against the wider NP11 district average of 56/100, that is 6 points below. Its broadband score runs 23 points above the NP11 district's 64/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP11 postcode district.

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Cwmfelinfach scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
153.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 333% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 48 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Nine Mile Point Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
78
Green Space 77
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital21.7 mi
Southmead Hospital25.9 mi
St Michael's Hospital26.5 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%
Nearest GP surgeryTY BRYN SURGERY1.8 mi
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

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

Broadband
87
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 · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed3.1%Retired19.4%Student4%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.1%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary36.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.9%
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
11
Crosskeys 2.1 mi
Llanbradach 2.6 mi
Hengoed 3 mi
J30 M4 5.3 mi
J30 M4 5.7 mi
J32 M4 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
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 Cwmfelinfach 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

Ynysddu 47 0.8 mi away ⇄
Trethomas 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bedwas 66 1.9 mi away ⇄
Machen 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Llanbradach 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Maesycwmmer 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Abercarn 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Risca 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Mynach 61 3.3 mi away ⇄
Caerphilly 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cwmfelinfach a nice place to live?

Cwmfelinfach is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cwmfelinfach is 50/100, 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 Cwmfelinfach?

Cwmfelinfach is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cwmfelinfach

NP11 56 ⇄

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