Town Pop. 1,401

Living in Nantgarw: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nantgarw scores 50/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 16/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the CF15 postcode district, Nantgarw ranks 5th. It scores 5 points below the CF15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That puts Nantgarw in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF15 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Nantgarw scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF15 5BF CF15 7AB CF15 8AA CF15 9AB CF15 CF37

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
352.6 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 158 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 84 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
Public order 61 crimes
↑ 569% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
other 120 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heol Yr Odyn 45 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 43 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Crochendy 36 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 84
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital20.6 mi
Southmead Hospital28.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital29 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust9.9 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryNANTGARW ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE1.1 mi
GP capacity1,616 patients per GP

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

Broadband
16
Full fibre (FTTP)75.2%
available across Rhondda Cynon Taf
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.4%Retired21.7%Student3.6%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
63
Council tax Rhondda Cynon Taf · 2025-26
A £1,460
B £1,703
C £1,947
D £2,190
E £2,677
F £3,163
G £3,650
H £4,380
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
39
Treforest Estate 0.7 mi
Taffs Well 1.8 mi
Aber 2 mi
J32 M4 2.9 mi
J32 M4 3 mi
J33 M4 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £214,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£188k £204k £219k £235k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Taff's Well 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Efail Isaf 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Church Village 57 2.2 mi away ⇄
Caerphilly 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Abertridwr and Senghenydd 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tongwynlais 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pentyrch 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pontypridd 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Beddau 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Creigiau 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llanbradach 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bedwas 66 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nantgarw a nice place to live?

Nantgarw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Nantgarw is 50/100, 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 Nantgarw?

Nantgarw has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 494 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Nantgarw?

The current median house price in Nantgarw is £214,500, around 25% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in Nantgarw

CF15 55 ⇄
CF37 50 ⇄

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