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Living in Llanbradach: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Llanbradach comes out at 64/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Llanbradach most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 6 scored places sharing the CF83 postcode district, Llanbradach ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, Llanbradach sits 25 points above the CF83 district figure of 74/100. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF83 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 63 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 28 crimes
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  1. 1 Oakfield Street 15 crimes
  2. 2 New Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Pencerrig Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 75
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital22.1 mi
Southmead Hospital28.4 mi
St Michael's Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km
GP capacity1,388 patients per GP

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

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed53.9%Unemployed3%Retired24.4%Student4.1%Other inactive14.7%
Professional & managerial30%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary35.1%
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.4%
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
50
Llanbradach 0.5 mi
Energlyn & Churchill Park 1.8 mi
Ystrad Mynach 2.1 mi
J32 M4 5.6 mi
J32 M4 6 mi
J30 M4 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £185,000 23
Terraced £172,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£139k £169k £200k £230k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Llanbradach a nice place to live?

Llanbradach is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Llanbradach is 64/100, 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 Llanbradach?

Llanbradach is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 171 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Llanbradach?

The current median house price in Llanbradach is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £172,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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