Town Pop. 1,105

Living in Fochriw: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fochriw is 51/100, built from 7 categories. Bills is where Fochriw most outperforms the national norm: 73/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CF81 postcode district. The CF81 district averages 61/100, putting Fochriw 10 points below its own postcode area. Environment (85) and safety (80) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF81 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Fochriw scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hillside 19 crimes
  2. 2 Glan-Y-Nant 7 crimes
  3. 3 Coronation Crescent 6 crimes

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

Environment
85
Air Quality NO₂ 4.068 · PM2.5 4.918 · PM10 7.472 µg/m³
81
Green Space 95
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital31.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital32.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital33 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust15.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryMEDDYGFA CWM RHYMNI PRACTICE1.3 mi
GP capacity1,191 patients per GP

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

Broadband
45
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate46.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.4%Unemployed4.1%Retired22.2%Student3.2%Other inactive24.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial14.5%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary54.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications46.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)11.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)13%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership60.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
73
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Pontlottyn 0.8 mi
Rhymney 1.3 mi
Tir-Phil 2.5 mi
J32 M4 14.8 mi
J32 M4 15 mi
J30 M4 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Fochriw 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

Pontlottyn 61 0.7 mi away ⇄
Abertysswg 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Rhymney 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bedlinog 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 2.8 mi away ⇄
Troedyrhiw and Pentrebach 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tredegar 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Merthyr Tydfil 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Aberfan 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fochriw a nice place to live?

Fochriw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fochriw is 51/100, 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 Fochriw?

Fochriw is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Fochriw

CF81 61 ⇄

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