About Bedwellty

Bedwellty is a small settlement located in the Caerphilly county of Wales, within the NP12 postcode area. It lies in the historic county of Glamorgan, near the town of Pontllanfraith. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments. Bedwellty is situated close to the A465 road, providing access to nearby towns and cities including Newport and Cardiff. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and remnants of former coal mining activity, reflecting the region’s industrial heritage. While not a major tourist destination, Bedwellty offers a quiet, community-focused environment with local amenities including schools, shops, and public transport links. The area is well-connected by road and rail, making it convenient for commuting.

School Ratings in Bedwellty

Families in Bedwellty have access to 58 local schools.

House Prices in Bedwellty

Homes sell for an average of £203K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £161K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bedwellty

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Drugs is the leading concern across Bedwellty, with 1 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bedwellty

Bedwellty benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,261 sales

Average Price £203K
£3K £8.56M
Detached £285K 1,063
Semi £161K 1,685
Terraced £130K 1,232
Flat £92K 29

Crime in Bedwellty 5 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Bedwellty are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

2 Violence & Sexual Offences
1 Drugs
1 Weapons
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bargoed Train Station 0.9 miles
Gilfach Fargoed Train Station 1.2 miles
Brithdir Train Station 1.2 miles
Pengam Train Station 2 miles
Tir-Phil Train Station 2.3 miles
Llanhilleth Train Station 3 miles

Location

Local Government

District Caerphilly
Ward Argoed
Constituency Islwyn
Parish Argoed