Clos Merlin Llechryd, Caerphilly
3 addresses across 1 postcode (NP22), about 80 m long. USRN 47502750.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 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 A; Band D in Caerphilly costs £2,083 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Rhymney, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ann Mac Harris Park, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 331 to 333 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Meddygfa Cwm Rhymni Practice, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 10% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2021 | 3 NP22 5EB | Other | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 195 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: 2026 (1); 2023 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 A (100% of about 550 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 5 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 3 addresses are between 331 m and 333 m above sea level (333 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP22 5EB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Rhymney 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Pontlottyn 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Ebbw Vale Town 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glan-y-nant Rhymney | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tredegar Bus Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ael Y Bryn Sports & Community Centre | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 42 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Meddygfa Cwm Rhymni Practice | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Complete Care Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Integrated Health & Social Care Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Tri Chwm | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Rhymney Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest A & S News, Rhymney Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ann Mac Harris Park 5,620 m² | 60 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | War Memorial Park 7.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,070 m² | 240 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rhymney Upper Furnace, a scheduled monument, 290 m north-west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymney Upper Furnace | Scheduled monument | 290 m north-west |
| Penuel Baptist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Church of St David | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cwm Mawr | Valley | 160 m north-west |
| Ras Bryn-oer | Hill | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Bryn-oer Patch | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Rhymni Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Bryn Bach Park | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Rhaslas Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rhymney Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Chippy NP22 5DB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jan 2026 |
| The Top Shop and Post Office NP22 5DJ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Cylch Cwtsh Ty Coch NP22 5DJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Aneurin Terrace (28); On or near Pen-Y-Dre (25); On or near Heol-Y-Twyn (20); On or near Heol-Uchaf (9); On or near Ael-Y-Bryn (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 14% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 9% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 10% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- NP22 5EB: 3 addresses of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Heol Y Twyn · Heol-y-Twyn · Is-Fryn · Heol-Uchaf · Aneurin Terrace · Pen-y-Dre · Pen Y Dre · Ael-y-Bryn · B4257 · Pen Y Dre · B4257 · Glan Y Nant
All the streets in NP22 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.