Town Pop. 1,522

Living in Maesycwmmer: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Maesycwmmer comes out at 61/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 58/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the CF82 postcode district, Maesycwmmer ranks 2nd.

That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CF82 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Maesycwmmer scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF82 6AA CF82 7AA CF82 8AA CF82 9BY CF82

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
42.7 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 25 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thomas Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Crescent 6 crimes
  3. 3 Mount Pleasant 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital24.4 mi
Southmead Hospital28.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital29.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryOAKFIELD SURGERY0.6 mi
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

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

Broadband
56
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed3.5%Retired25.4%Student3.5%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.4%
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
44
Hengoed 0.3 mi
Ystrad Mynach 0.9 mi
Pengam 1.9 mi
J30 M4 7.8 mi
J32 M4 7.8 mi
J32 M4 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£145k £165k £185k £206k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ystrad Mynach 61 0.7 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ynysddu 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Llanbradach 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cwmfelinfach 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maesycwmmer a nice place to live?

Maesycwmmer is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Maesycwmmer is 61/100, 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 Maesycwmmer?

Maesycwmmer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Maesycwmmer?

The current median house price in Maesycwmmer is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%.

Postcode districts in Maesycwmmer

CF82 61 ⇄

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