Manor Close Pontymister, Caerphilly
3 addresses across 1 postcode (NP11), about 10 m long. USRN 47504241.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- 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 Risca and Pontymister, about 260 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and Tredegar Grounds (1.3 hectares) is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 72 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 Wellspring Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 183 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 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2022 | 6 NP11 6QP | Detached | £270,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (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 B (45% of about 740 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 3 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 3 addresses are between 68 m and 72 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP11 6QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Risca and Pontymister 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 260 m |
| Rogerstone 87,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Crosskeys 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 55 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hafod-y-Bryn Pontymister | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Market Square 24 Newport | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Herbert Avenue | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 29.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellspring Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Knights Risca Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Risca Dental Practice | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Joseph's Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Gwent Constabulary | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tredegar Grounds 1.3 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,460 m² | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Round Cairn 315m S of Upper Wenallt, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Round Cairn 315m S of Upper Wenallt | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Twyn Pant-Teg Round Barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Machen House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Mawr | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Coed y Mochyn | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Coed y Cwrt | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Pant-yr-eos Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Twmbarlwm | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Cwm Byr | Valley | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Isaf Infants School English medium | Primary | 3–7 | 370 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ty Sign Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Risca Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Risca Community Comprehensive English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms NP11 6LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Family Shopper NP11 6HJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| TLC Cafe NP11 6HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Risca United AFC NP11 6EG | Other catering premises | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Risca Workingmens Branch Club NP11 6EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thistle Way (129); On or near Islwyn Court (13); On or near Lower Wyndham Terrace (10); On or near Manor Road (7); On or near Wyndham Terrace (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 10% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 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 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 6QP: 3 addresses
Nearby streets
Thistle Way · Wyndham Terrace · Manor Road · Manor Road · Chartist Court · Islwyn Court · Maple Avenue · Factory Cottages · Thistle Way · Foundry Road · Wood View Road · Almond Avenue
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.