Town Pop. 1,531

Living in Gelligaer: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gelligaer is 54/100, built from 7 categories. Healthcare is where Gelligaer most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the CF82 postcode district, Gelligaer scores lowest. It scores 7 points below the CF82 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF82 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Gelligaer scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
92.7 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 67 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gaer Place 15 crimes
  2. 2 Claerwen 12 crimes
  3. 3 Aneurin Bevan Avenue 11 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26.3 mi
Southmead Hospital30.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital30.8 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust11.4 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.7%Unemployed3.5%Retired21.8%Student4%Other inactive22%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.4%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary39.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.5%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership56.5%
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
34
Pengam 1.4 mi
Ystrad Mynach 1.7 mi
Hengoed 1.9 mi
J32 M4 9.2 mi
J32 M4 9.5 mi
J30 M4 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Gelligaer 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

Pen-pedair-heol 59 0.9 mi away ⇄
Trelewis 55 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 1.4 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ystrad Mynach 61 1.6 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 1.9 mi away ⇄
Treharris 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Maesycwmmer 61 2.2 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gelligaer a nice place to live?

Gelligaer is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gelligaer is 54/100, 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 Gelligaer?

Gelligaer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Gelligaer

CF82 61 ⇄

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