Bute Town on the map
Location in CaerphillyBute Town sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bute Town
Bute Town is a small community located in the Caerphilly county of Wales, within the NP22 postcode area. It lies in the historic county of Glamorgan, near the town of Aberdare. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes, many of which date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bute Town developed during the industrial era, closely linked to the coal mining industry that once dominated the region. While the collieries have long closed, the legacy of the mining community remains in the local architecture and social fabric. The town is well connected by road, with access to the A470 and nearby motorway networks. It is served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Pontypridd and Cardiff.
School Ratings in Bute Town
There are 39 schools in and around Bute Town.
House Prices in Bute Town
The average property price is £136K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £102K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bute Town
Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Bute Town, with 70 recorded incidents in May 2026.
Healthcare in Bute Town
There are 5 GP surgeries within three miles of Bute Town, the nearest being The Lawn Medical (1.5 miles away).
Local Data for Bute Town
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Property Prices 2,341 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Bute Town ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bute Town is approximately £37,127 a year before tax, 33% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £28,686. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £28,686.
Businesses in Bute Town ONS 2025
There are approximately 446 active businesses based in Bute Town, around 21 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 87% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 14 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Bute Town 301 crimes · May 2026
Bute Town sees higher than average levels of reported crime relative to its population. Violence & sexual offences represents the most frequently recorded category. This pattern is not uncommon in densely populated urban areas and does not necessarily reflect the experience of most residents.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bute Town
Of the 9,783 households in and around Bute Town, 59% are owned, 28% are socially rented and 13% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bute Town.