Town Pop. 11,904

Living in Ystrad Mynach: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ystrad Mynach is 61/100, built from 7 categories. Healthcare is where Ystrad Mynach most outperforms the national norm: 61/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 45/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Ystrad Mynach places 2nd of 5 in the CF82 postcode district. That sits 11 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see CF82 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
51.1 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 251 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 117 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 64 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 56 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 90 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 65 crimes
  2. 2 Ynys Glyd Street 38 crimes
  3. 3 Coed-Yr-Haf 26 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital23.5 mi
Southmead Hospital28.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital29.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust10.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 8 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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 245 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired21.1%Student4.1%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary31.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.1%
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
46
Ystrad Mynach 0.4 mi
Hengoed 0.5 mi
Pengam 1.8 mi
J32 M4 7.9 mi
J30 M4 8.2 mi
J32 M4 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,000 82
Detached £330,000 21
Semi-detached £225,000 33
Terraced £175,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£136k £206k £279k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Maesycwmmer 61 0.7 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 1.5 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 1.5 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Nelson (Caerphilly) 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Llanbradach 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ynysddu 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Trelewis 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bargod 66 2.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ystrad Mynach a nice place to live?

Ystrad Mynach is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ystrad Mynach 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 Ystrad Mynach?

Ystrad Mynach is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 608 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Ystrad Mynach?

The current median house price in Ystrad Mynach is £227,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £330,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £175,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 37%. There were 82 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Ystrad Mynach

CF82 61 ⇄

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