A472 Trecceln / Newbridge, Caerphilly
1 address across 1 postcode (NP11), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 47500066.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Caerphilly costs £2,083 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbridge, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 320 m away, and Caetwmpyn Park (2.0 hectares) is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 139 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Celynen Practice, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Caerphilly in 2026-27: Band D £2,083 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,389 | £1,620 | £1,851 | £2,083 | £2,546 | £3,009 | £3,471 | £4,166 | £4,860 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 22 address points in this street's postcodes, 1 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 1 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 139 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP11 4GB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbridge 153,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Llanhilleth 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Crosskeys 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highfield Court Newbridge | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbridge Station Car Park Penyfan | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 32.5 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North Celynen Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Newbridge Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sarrett House Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Blackwood Police Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Spar Newbridge, Pant Estate Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Caetwmpyn Park 2.0 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Newbridge Rugby Football Club Ground 2.1 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,310 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Celynen Collieries Workmen's Memorial Hall, including forecourt wall and gates, a listed building (Grade II*), 190 m north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Celynen Collieries Workmen's Memorial Hall, including forecourt wall and gates | Listed building, Grade II* | 190 m north-east |
| Cwmdows Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north-west |
| Charcoal Blast Furnace at Abercarn | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tylè-côch Wood | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Cwm Dows | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Cwm Pennar | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Coed yr Ellyn | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Twyn-y-ganol | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Pwllgwinau | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Caerphilly: see them on the Caerphilly page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Tynewydd Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pantside Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Abercarn Primary school English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Constitutional Club NP11 4FW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Celynen Collieries Workmens Institute NP11 4FH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Sun Valley Amusements NP11 4FH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Mehraj express NP11 4FG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Newbridge Hotel NP11 4FH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Newbridge Fish Bar NP11 4FG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Red Lion NP11 4GX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Greggs NP11 4EZ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| The Hungry Bridge NP11 4EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Marmaris Grill NP11 4EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Diggers Fruit and Veg NP11 4ET | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Terrace Cafe NP11 4ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Matthews Family Butcher NP11 4ET | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Conti Fish Bar NP11 4EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Newbridge Rugby Football Club NP11 5FR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (20); On or near Meredith Terrace (15); On or near Pennar Street (9); On or near Ty-Llwyd Place (6); On or near Hill Street (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 11% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NP11 4GB: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
A472 · A472 · Old Tram Road · Pennar Street · Ty-Llwyd Place · Pennar Street · High Street · Meredith Terrace · Hill Street · Beynon Street · Halls Road · West View
All the streets in NP11 and across Caerphilly.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.