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Sub-area · St Cattwg · Caerphilly · Wales

Living in Caerphilly 008A

Part of St Cattwg · 1,508 residents

Caerphilly 008A is a sub-area in St Cattwg, Caerphilly that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £736 a month, up 8.2% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (51st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 0% of premises — check before signing.

Median rent
£736+8.2%
vs last year
Liveability
79/100
Composite score
Safety
71/100
Higher is safer
Transport
33/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
0%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3424%
35–4918%
50–6420%
65+16%
Population1,508
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person30%Couple with children17%Lone parent19%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 1.80
White99%Asian0%Black0%Mixed1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian33%Muslim0%No religion63%Other0%
Country of birth
Born in UK98%
Born outside UK2%
General health (self-reported)
Good72%Fair16%Bad12%
Disability prevalence29%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above20%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications31%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Caerphilly 008A?

Caerphilly 008A sits inside St Cattwg, part of the wider Caerphilly council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Caerphilly 008A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Caerphilly 008A?
The median monthly rent across Caerphilly 008A is £736.
How safe is Caerphilly 008A?
Caerphilly 008A has a safety score of 71/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Caerphilly 008A?
Transport score: 33/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Caerphilly 008A part of?
Caerphilly 008A sits inside the St Cattwg neighbourhood, in Caerphilly, Wales.