Caerphilly: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Caerphilly — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across CF83.
Caerphilly DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Caerphilly
The Caerphilly rental market in Caerphilly is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,785 pcm and rents up roughly 6.2% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across CF83.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Caerphilly.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
23 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Caerphilly.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £730 | £8,760 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,391 | £16,692 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,739 | £20,868 |
| 3-bed house | £2,226 | £26,712 |
| 4-bed house | £2,869 | £34,428 |
Featured properties in Caerphilly
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across CF83.
Buying in Caerphilly
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£433,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.9%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Caerphilly face high competition with prices around £433,000 and growth of about 2.9% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Caerphilly
With an average property price near £433,000 and gross yields around 6.2%, Caerphilly offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.9% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.1/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Garden flats
- 22 bed flats
- 3Homes with parking
- 4Properties near the station
Family living & schools in Caerphilly
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Caerphilly | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Caerphilly Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Caerphilly Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2 mi |
| Caerphilly Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| The Caerphilly Academy | Secondary | Good | 2.6 mi |
Family facilities
- Caerphilly Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Caerphilly
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Caerphilly Brasserie
1.2 mi from Caerphilly centre
Spice of Caerphilly
0.9 mi from Caerphilly centre
Bella Cucina
0.6 mi from Caerphilly centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.4 mi from Caerphilly centre
Caerphilly Tandoori
1.3 mi from Caerphilly centre
Coffee & Co, Caerphilly
0.4 mi from Caerphilly centre
Socialising in Caerphilly
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Caerphilly
0.8 mi from Caerphilly centre
The Railway Tavern
2.3 mi from Caerphilly centre
Vault Bar
0.3 mi from Caerphilly centre
Caerphilly Live Lounge
2 mi from Caerphilly centre
The Riverside Inn
1.8 mi from Caerphilly centre
Caerphilly Shopping Centre
2.3 mi from Caerphilly centre
Things to do in Caerphilly
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Caerphilly Sports & Fitness
1.9 mi from Caerphilly centre
Caerphilly Cricket Club
2.3 mi from Caerphilly centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.1 mi from Caerphilly centre
Caerphilly Cinema
1.2 mi from Caerphilly centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.8 mi from Caerphilly centre
Caerphilly Adventure Park
2.4 mi from Caerphilly centre
Commuting from Caerphilly
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 39 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 35 min |
| Reading | Train | 27 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 30 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 10 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 15 min |
Local developments in Caerphilly
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Caerphilly town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near CF83
Approved
Caerphilly retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Caerphilly
Verified contractors covering CF83 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Caerphilly
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Caerphilly
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Caerphilly
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Caerphilly
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Caerphilly must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Caerphilly.
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