Austin Road Caerphilly
22 addresses across 3 postcodes (CF83), about 300 m long. USRN 47504981.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11).
- 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 C; Band D in Caerphilly costs £2,083 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 63% to 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Caerphilly, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, and Caerphilly Common (59 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 91 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Street Practice, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Flat (5). Built: 2011 (11).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 1,580 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 57 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 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: 0 at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| CF83 1BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| CF83 1GR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| CF83 3EL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 2 |
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 91 m and 102 m above sea level (102 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF83 1BG | 100% | 63% | 63% | 0% |
| CF83 1GR | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| CF83 3EL | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Caerphilly 623,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Aber 145,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Energlyn and Churchill Park 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Goodrich Avenue Van | 260 m |
| Bus or coach station | Caerphilly Interchange Stand 11 | 390 m |
| Ferry terminal | Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Twyn Car Park | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 21.5 km (13 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Market Street Practice | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Caerphilly Police Station | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 21 Cardiff Road Lloyds Bank | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Caerphilly Common 59 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,590 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,650 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,550 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 65 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Van, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Van | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Caerphilly Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Caerphilly Castle | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Caerffili Mountain Shaft Mounds | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Gwern-y-Domen Castle Mound | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Parc Cefn Onn | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Warren | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Coed y Maerdy | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Caerphilly Common | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Coed Parc-y-Van | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Cwm Ifor | Valley | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Blue Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 16 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 6 |
11 of the street's 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 16 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyn Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Martin's School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y G G Y Castell Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Helens RC Primary Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St James Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Plasyfelin Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall CF83 1LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| KS Fresh Produce Ltd CF83 3EL | Distributors/Transporters | 300 m | 4 Good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Caira’s Cakes and Bakes CF83 1JT | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Caerphilly Conservative Club CF83 1JT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Upmarket Family Butchers CF83 1JS | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| A3S Convenience Store CF83 1HB | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Coffi Kava Ltd CF83 1JR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Twyn Primary School Canteen CF83 1UT | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Y Bont Caerphilly Nursery CF83 1UT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Kav's CF83 1HD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Bake Station CF83 1HD | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Apr 2025 |
| New Caerphilly Fish Bar & Café CF83 1JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Abigail's Day Nursery CF83 1HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Poplar Road (27); On or near Underwood (3); On or near Meadow Crescent (3); On or near Heol Awstin (3); On or near Maes Glas (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 8 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 21 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CF83 1BG: 12 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- CF83 1GR: 9 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- CF83 3EL: 1 address of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Clos Cae Isaf · Heol Awstin · Maes Glas · Railway Terrace · Underwood · Meadow Crescent · Danycoed · Poplar Road · Princes Avenue · Dan Y Coed · Princes Rise · Bronrhiw Avenue
All the streets in CF83 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.