Market Close

Caerphilly, Caerffili - Caerphilly, Wales

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket Medium confidence

Reality check: At £226,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 123% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 123% 5-year growth.

Families
Fair

Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (40). Not ideal for children.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 123% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £226,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

57
Liveability Score
Top 6% in CaerphillyTop 11% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 6 data sources, 9 transactions

How Life Works Here

Market Close is located in Caerphilly, near Nelson, Caerffili - Caerphilly. Crime is around average for the area, with 84 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), cafe (1), and clothes (1). The closest is Nelson Library (library, 27m). The nearest transport stop is 78m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £226,000, with exceptional growth of 123% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (65)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£226,000
Median Price
9
Transactions (2017–2025)
+123.4%
5-Year Price Trend

Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Nelson Library27m (0.3 min walk)
Nelson Pizza49m (0.6 min walk)
hairdresser64m (0.8 min walk)
Head over Heels78m (1 min walk)
Bobs Greengrocer95m (1.2 min walk)
fast_food100m (1.2 min walk)
Sheppards Pharmacy110m (1.4 min walk)
Nelson Cafe117m (1.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Market Close, with detailed information for each.

parks & green spaces (3)

Transport Links

Nelson Bus Station Stand 1 bus_stop78m
Nelson Bus Station Stand 2 bus_stop88m
Springfield Terrace bus_stop197m
Wellington Stores bus_stop261m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.