A complete guide to property investment in Caerphilly.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Caerphilly stands out for its mix of affordability and steady growth. With a price-to-income ratio of 5.0, it is accessible for both first-time buyers and investors looking for value. The area has seen capital growth over one year of 5.4% and annualised growth over three years of 6.4%, reflecting a resilient local market. Families are a significant presence here, sitting in the 70th percentile, which suggests stable demand for larger properties.
Rental yields are also appealing, with an average rental yield of 5.3%, and a strong showing in the top postcode district yield of 5.1%. Liquidity is reasonable, with properties spending an average of 53 days on the market and a median discount to asking price of £2,750 (the typical achieved discount).
Median price per sq ft
£273 / sq ft
Average rental yield
5.3%
Capital growth (1y)
5.4%
Sales in past year
449
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Caerphilly, Wales
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£270,000
25% of properties below...
£220,000
75% of properties below...
£350,000
Most expensive property
£1,500,000
Live listings
240
Median days on market
53
The next twelve months look steady for Caerphilly. The combination of capital growth over one year of 5.4%, solid rental yields and a price-to-income ratio of 5.0 points to a balanced market. Affordability remains a strength, with the median price per square foot at £273 per sq ft and a median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house of £257,475.
While the area is unlikely to see runaway growth, the fundamentals are sound. Investors can expect moderate appreciation and reliable rental income, especially in family-oriented segments. Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales of 449 and a typical marketing period of 53 days. The overall outlook is positive, provided investors focus on the most in-demand property types.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Caerphilly, Wales
£180,000
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Thomasville, Caerphilly, CF83
£310,000
4 bedroom terraced house for sale
St. Davids Way, Watford Farm, Caerp...
£250,000 - Offers in Excess of
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
St. Cenydd Road, Caerphilly, CF83
£375,000
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Rudry Close, Caerphilly, CF83
£300,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Van Road, Caerphilly, CF83
On average, properties sell slightly below asking; careful comp analysis is key.
• Median discount: £2,750
• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking
• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,250 below asking
In percentage terms:
• Median discount of 1.1%
• 25% of properties discounted by > 3.3%
• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.0%
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.