Town Pop. 3,251

Living in Fleur-de-lis and Pengam: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam scores 67/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 64/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the NP12 postcode district scores higher. Fleur-de-lis and Pengam leads all 8.

Notably, nothing falls below 45/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The NP12 district averages 61/100, putting Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 6 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Fleur-de-lis and Pengam sits 8 points above the NP12 district figure of 56/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NP12 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
56.3 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 79 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clos Ceirw 18 crimes
  2. 2 Clos Gronw 12 crimes
  3. 3 Clos Afon Tywi 10 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital25.2 mi
Southmead Hospital29.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital29.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

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

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 90 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed3.3%Retired20.8%Student4.7%Other inactive17.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary38%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.2%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership62.3%
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
56
Pengam 0.6 mi
Hengoed 1.2 mi
Gilfach Fargoed 1.5 mi
J30 M4 9 mi
J32 M4 9.2 mi
J30 M4 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £167,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£135k £163k £191k £218k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 0.4 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 0.9 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 1.3 mi away ⇄
Maesycwmmer 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Mynach 61 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Argoed 55 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fleur-de-lis and Pengam a nice place to live?

Yes, Fleur-de-lis and Pengam is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Fleur-de-lis and Pengam is 67/100, 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 Fleur-de-lis and Pengam?

Fleur-de-lis and Pengam is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Fleur-de-lis and Pengam?

The current median house price in Fleur-de-lis and Pengam is £167,000, around 41% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%.

Postcode districts in Fleur-de-lis and Pengam

NP12 61 ⇄

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