C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

B+

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCaerphilly
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh town
120% above the national average.
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Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Rhymney 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. Rhymney 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+

1.7 km away

Fochriw

village

C+

2.6 km away

Outdoor Spaces

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

Local Amenities

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

Transport Links

train
Rhymney
Train
train
Pontlottyn
Train
train
Tir-Phil
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Fochriw Primary School
Phillipstown Primary School
Idris Davies School 3 to 18
Upper Rhymney Primary School
Pantysgallog Primary School

Rhymney House Prices

The average house price in Rhymney is £129,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Rhymney house price trends over the last 30 years.

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

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£129,000

Detached house prices

£260,000

Semi-detached house prices

£129,000

Terraced house prices

£118,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhymney a nice place to live?

Rhymney 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 Rhymney?

Rhymney has a high crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 165 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 120% above the national average, and 107% above the Caerphilly average.

What are the demographics of Rhymney?

The majority of residents in Rhymney identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is No religion (59%).