Bryn Crescent Markham, Caerphilly
13 addresses across 1 postcode (NP12), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47500810.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, D: 2).
- 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 Brithdir, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 287 to 290 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Markham Medical Centre, about 300 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £64,000 | £59,950 | £97,250 |
| 2002 | 1 | £33,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £29,995 | £29,995 | £29,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2022 | 2 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 7 May 2021 | 6 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 29 May 2015 | 2 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 2 May 2014 | 1 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2004 | 2 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £97,250 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 4 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 6 Apr 2004 | 2 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £64,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 4 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £33,000 | |
| 3 May 1996 | 4 NP12 0QG | Semi-detached | £29,995 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9). Built: 1930-1949 (4); 1950-1966 (3); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (3).
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 (44% of about 640 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
None of the 13 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
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 13 addresses are between 287 m and 290 m above sea level (288 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP12 0QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Brithdir 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bargoed 188,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Gilfach Fargoed 5,140 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Institute Markham | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Blackwood Bus Station Stand 1 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pantycefn Road | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 35.5 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Markham Medical Centre | 300 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Markham Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 High Street [Dental Surgery] | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan | 7.6 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Bargoed Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,420 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,490 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Sannan, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Sannan | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| St. Sannan's Churchayrd Cross, Bedwellty | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Maes Manor Hotel | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nant-y-Felin Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Cwm Crach | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Hafodrisclawdd Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Twyn y Bleiddiaid | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Coed Pen-Rhiw | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Mynydd Pen-y-fan | Hill | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 13 |
1 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Aberbargoed Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham & District Welfare Society NP12 0QE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Chippy 501 NP12 0PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Prosper Care & Support Limited NP12 0QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Stop NP12 0PR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Family Kebab House NP12 0PR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Beechlea Care Home NP12 0QD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near James Street (16); On or near Commin Close (12); On or near John Street (11); On or near Lawrence Avenue (6); On or near Abernant Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 21% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- NP12 0QG: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Berllanlwyd Avenue · Commin Close · Monmouth Walk · John Street · Abernant Crescent · Lawrence Avenue · A4048 · Pantycefn Road · James Street · Bryn Road · Mountain View · Bryn Road
All the streets in NP12 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.