About Chatham

Chatham is a small village located in the county of Caerphilly, within the historic region of Wales. It lies in the valley of the River Ebbw, surrounded by rolling hills and green countryside. The village is situated near the town of Tredegar and is part of the wider Ebbw Valley community. Chatham has a long industrial heritage, particularly linked to the iron and coal industries that shaped the area during the 19th century. Today, it offers a quiet rural setting with a mix of traditional housing and modern developments. The local community is active, with several local amenities including a primary school, a church, and a village hall. The surrounding landscape provides opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, making it a peaceful place to live. Chatham falls within the CF83 postcode area, which covers parts of the eastern Ebbw Valley.

School Ratings in Chatham

There are 59 schools in and around Chatham.

House Prices in Chatham

The average property price is £291K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £252K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Chatham

Recorded crime levels are higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Chatham, with 231 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Chatham

Broadband speeds in Chatham are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 12,032 sales

Average Price £291K
£500 — £44.95M
Detached £454K 1,370
Semi £304K 2,712
Terraced £252K 5,614
Flat £194K 2,003

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

Wyclif Independent Christian School 0.3 miles Machen Primary School 0.4 miles Waunfawr Primary School 1.5 miles Graig-Y-Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School 1.5 miles Risca Primary School 1.5 miles Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School 1.9 miles Pentwynmawr Primary School 2 miles Ty Sign Primary School 2 miles Mynydd Haf School 2.1 miles Tyn - y - Wern Primary 2.2 miles Cwmfelinfach Primary School 2.4 miles Cwmcarn Primary School 2.5 miles

Crime in Chatham 1,265 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Chatham 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.

501 Violence & Sexual Offences
231 Anti-Social Behaviour
105 Shoplifting
84 Other Theft
78 Criminal Damage & Arson
53 Drugs
48 Public Order
40 Vehicle Crime
39 Other Crime
27 Burglary
24 Robbery
19 Weapons
12 Bicycle Theft
4 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Gwent Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Visit force website →
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Crosskeys Train Station 1.6 miles
Risca And Pontymister Train Station 1.8 miles
Rogerstone Train Station 3 miles
Caerphilly Train Station 4.1 miles
Llanbradach Train Station 4.2 miles
Energlyn And Churchill Park Train Station 4.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Machen 0 yards Nant-y-ceisiad 0.6 miles Lower Machen 0.9 miles Upper Ochrwyth 1.2 miles Craig-y-Rhacca 1.2 miles Newtown 1.2 miles Waterloo 1.4 miles Danygraig 1.4 miles Draethen 1.4 miles Wattsville 1.4 miles Crosskeys 1.4 miles Black Vein 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Caerphilly
Ward Morgan Jones
Constituency Caerphilly
Parish Caerphilly

Notable & Famous People from Chatham 21 people

Alexander Godley
Military personnel
British Army general (1867–1957)
Andrew Crofts
Association football player
association football player (born 1984)
Anne Dudley
Composer
English composer and pop musician
Anthony Quinton, Baron Quinton
Politician
British philosopher (1925–2010)
Billy Childish
Writer
British musician (born 1959)
Dave Whitcombe
Darts player
English darts player
Derrick Jelliffe
Physician
British pediatrician and university professor
George Boyd
Association football player
association football player
George Thorne
Association football player
English association football player (born 1993)
Gerard Greene
Snooker player
Northern Irish snooker player

Streets in Chatham 30 shown View all streets

A230 2 Abigail Crescent 1 Abinger Drive 2 Acer Drive 3 Achilles Road 1 Acres Green 1 Afghan Road 1 Aintree Road 2 Alamein Avenue 1 Albany Road 4 Albany Terrace 1 Albert Road 3 Albion Road 2 Albury Close 1 Aldershot Road 1 Aldington Close 1 Alexandra Glen 1 Alexandra Road 2 Alfred Close 1 Allen Close 1 Amanda Close 1 Ambrose Hill 1 Amethyst Avenue 2 Anglesey Close 1 Ansell Avenue 2 Anson Close 1 Apollo Way 1 Archer Road 1 Armada Way 1 Arnhem Drive 2

Postcodes in Chatham 50 shown View all postcodes

ME4 3AA ME4 3AB ME4 3AD ME4 3AE ME4 3AF ME4 3AG ME4 3AH ME4 3AJ ME4 3AL ME4 3AN ME4 3AP ME4 3AQ ME4 3AR ME4 3AS ME4 3AT ME4 3AU ME4 3AW ME4 3AX ME4 3AY ME4 3AZ ME4 3BA ME4 3BB ME4 3BD ME4 3BE ME4 3BG ME4 3BH ME4 3BJ ME4 3BL ME4 3EA ME4 3EB ME4 3ED ME4 3EE ME4 3EG ME4 3EL ME4 3EP ME4 3ER ME4 3ES ME4 3ET ME4 3HA ME4 3HB ME4 3HD ME4 3HG ME4 3HN ME4 3HP ME4 3HQ ME4 3HR ME4 3HS ME4 3JA ME4 3JD ME4 3JE