Town Pop. 742

Living in Deri: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Deri scores 49/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 68/100 against a national town median of 47/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the CF81 postcode district, Deri scores lowest. The CF81 district averages 61/100, putting Deri 12 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: CF81 postcode district.

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Deri scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF81 8AA CF81 9AA CF81

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
44.5 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 10 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Burglary 1 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillside Terrace 5 crimes
  2. 2 Cefn Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 4.443 · PM2.5 4.98 · PM10 7.471 µg/m³
80
Green Space 74
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital29.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital30.9 mi
Southmead Hospital32.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust12.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWHITE ROSE MEDICAL CENTRE1.2 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.2%Student4.1%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.3%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary37.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.8%
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
31
Tir-Phil 1.2 mi
Brithdir 1.5 mi
Bargoed 1.8 mi
J32 M4 12.3 mi
J30 M4 12.6 mi
J32 M4 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Deri 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

New Tredegar 60 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Abertysswg 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Fochriw 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pontlottyn 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Trelewis 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Argoed 55 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Deri a nice place to live?

Deri has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Deri is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Deri?

Deri is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 33 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Deri

CF81 61 ⇄

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