Town Pop. 1,501

Living in Markham: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Markham comes out at 62/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Markham places 4th of 8 in the NP12 postcode district.

That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (98) and safety (83) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP12 postcode district.

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Markham scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lewis Street 24 crimes
  2. 2 Pen-Y-Werlod Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Hillside Avenue 11 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 5.278 · PM2.5 5.214 · PM10 8.03 µg/m³
79
Green Space 58
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
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
56
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital28 mi
Lydney & District Hospital28.4 mi
Southmead Hospital29.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust10.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km
GP capacity1,399 patients per GP

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

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.6%Unemployed3.6%Retired20.4%Student5%Other inactive21.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary45%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership56.3%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
45
Brithdir 1 mi
Bargoed 1.3 mi
Gilfach Fargoed 1.7 mi
J27 M4 10.9 mi
J26 M4 11.1 mi
J27 M4 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Markham 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

Argoed 55 0.9 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 1.8 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Trinant 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cwm 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Markham a nice place to live?

Markham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Markham is 62/100, 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 Markham?

Markham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Markham

NP12 61 ⇄

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