C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCaerphilly
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
18% below the national average.
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Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Fochriw 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 5 locations. Fochriw boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Pontlottyn

village

C+

1.4 km away

Abertysswg

village

C+

2.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Pontlottyn
Train
train
Rhymney
Train
train
Tir-Phil
Train
train
Troed-Y-Rhiw
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Fochriw Primary School
Whiterose Primary
Phillipstown Primary School
Idris Davies School 3 to 18

Fochriw House Prices

The average house price in Fochriw is £120,938, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Fochriw house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£120,938

Detached house prices

£246,667

Semi-detached house prices

£140,375

Terraced house prices

£112,313

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fochriw a nice place to live?

Fochriw 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 Fochriw?

Fochriw has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 62 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 18% below the national average, and 23% below the Caerphilly average.

What are the demographics of Fochriw?

The majority of residents in Fochriw identify as White (British) (99%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (99%). The most common religion is No religion (64%).