C+
Liveable Score

Passable area

£184kAverage sold price
46%abovenational crime average
A

Outdoor spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

Demographics
High unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Cefn Fforest showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Cefn Fforest boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
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C+
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Nearby Places

Pengam

village

C+

0.9 km away

Blackwood

town

B

1.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Plentiful
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Plentiful
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Ample
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Ample
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets

Transport Links

train
Pengam
Train
train
Gilfach Fargoed
Train
train
Bargoed
Train
train
Hengoed
Train
train
Ystrad Mynach
Train

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Cefn Fforest Primary School
Blackwood Primary School
Blackwood Comprehensive School
Lewis School Pengam

Cefn Fforest House Prices

The average house price in Cefn Fforest is £184,423, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Cefn Fforest house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Cefn Fforest graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£350,288

Semi-detached house prices

£187,688

Terraced house prices

£145,788

Sold prices

Recent sales in Cefn Fforest

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What sold, and for how much?

  • Under £250k
  • £250k–£350k
  • £350k–£450k
  • £450k–£600k
  • £600k–£800k
  • Over £800k

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cefn Fforest a nice place to live?

Cefn Fforest is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Cefn Fforest?

Cefn Fforest has a high crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 109 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 46% above the national average, and 38% above the Caerphilly average.

What are the demographics of Cefn Fforest?

The majority of residents in Cefn Fforest identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (58%).