The now-booming UK town just 10 miles from major city where everyone's saying same thing

She added that an influx of younger people have been coming to the town since Covid and "making the most of what's available".

"Where people aren't necessarily just doing 9-5s, and are seeing what's out there, and wanting to be their own boss. We have a lot of bakers, candlemakers and jewellery makers doing well here and it's lovely," she said.

Jaden White, 21, was brought up in Caerphilly and loves the town, with no plans to leave any time soon. He said: "I don't really have university in mind right now so I definitely see myself staying in Caerphilly for now as it's so nice. I get up to things like table tennis and go to the leisure centre quite a lot."

"I think it's also been getting better recently in Caerphilly, especially with the market and stuff. I feel like the town is on the up and up, definitely. It is 100% becoming more up and coming. The whole town is really good."

Renowned for its iconic castle, delectable cheese, and stunning environs, Caerphilly in Wales, has long been known for its ageing demographic. But the tides are turning as youngsters now describe it as a vibrant hub - offering tranquillity and affordability compared to the hustle and bustle of pricier cities.

The town's burgeoning reputation as an "up and coming" destination, buzzing with energy and a positive vibe coincides with the opening of Caerphilly's innovative shipping container market, named Ffos. It heralds the first phase of the ambitious Caerphilly Town 2035 Placemaking Plan.

With a slew of new developments and hip ventures like the Healthy High Club complete with a sauna, Caerphilly is fast becoming a hotspot for the younger crowd.

The ongoing transformation of its castle, aimed at cementing its place as a premier heritage site through extensive conservaxtion and development efforts, is all set to be finalised by summer 2026.

And ambitious plans for a new £30 million transport interchange are steaming ahead, set to revolutionise the heart of Caerphilly's town centre this year. The interchange comes in tandem with the initiative of Caerphilly Cultural Centre, a Community Social Enterprise project aligned with the visionary Caerphilly 2035 Masterplan, reports Wales Online.

This project aims for an engaging and free-to-enter hub that showcases events in both the town centre and its environs, as per project details.

In a further development boost, construction has kicked off for 75 modern homes at Austin Grange, conveniently located adjacent to the Caerphilly station park-and-ride.

Housing association United Welsh is heralding these residences for their excellent community connections and proximity to local amenities, including shops and schools.

These enhancements play a pivotal role in amplifying Caerphilly's allure, coupled with its affordable housing marketa major draw for residents.

According to Rightmove data, the average property price in Caerphilly was significantly lower at £248,781 over the past 12 months compared to neighbouring Cardiffs steeper £292,621 averagedespite Caerphilly's quick access to Cardiff via a modest 20-minute train journey or a 30-minute drive.

Tyler Davis, 30, moved from Swansea five years ago. She said: "We decided to uproot and buy a house on the outskirts of Caerphilly because I enjoy being in quite a rural area as well as close to the town.

"It's nice living on the outskirts of Caerphilly because you get the peacefulness of going out for nice country walks but you're also close to the town where there's a diverse range of shops.

"We're also quite close to Newport and Cardiff so it's a nice balance. Because I've only lived here for about five years I sort of fell in love with the beauty of the place and going out for walks, but the town is getting quite bustling now and I find the town's a lot nicer to visit these days.

"It's just a nicer place to be, really, and people visiting absolutely love it because you've got the beauty of the castle and you've also got more relaxing environments that you can chill out in and spend time with friends."

Caerphilly is burgeoning with opportunities that resonate with the youth, encouraging them to follow their passions, notably in creative fields. An AXA UK poll recently indicated that an ambitious six out of 10 young adults aspire to entrepreneurship by the age of 30.

Sarah Harris-Clint, 39, is spearheading a campaign for further regeneration in collaboration with Caerphilly Council to attract young people and families to the town. As the driving force behind 'Crafty Legs Events', she organises monthly craft fairs and markets every second Saturday.

Speaking to WalesOnline, Sarah added: "We want to make Caerphilly more of a destination. We're supporting Ffos Farmers Markets, as well as Caerphilly's 2035 plan as well as working on Christmas markets and the light switch-on and helping bring people together and appreciate what we've got locally.

"You get young people coming from places like Bristol saying they didn't realise we had all this here. And it's kind of the reason why we do it. We work very closely with the regeneration councillor Jamie Pritchard. He set out all the plans and everything and is very good at getting everything in force with it."

Olivia Hall, 30, is originally from New Zealand but has also fallen in love with Caerphilly as a town since working there while living in Cardiff. She believes that the area is an up and coming gem for young people in south Wales.

She enthused: "I moved over from New Zealand to Wales because it was easier for me to get a European visa as I had family from the UK. I've really enjoyed being here so far and you definitely see a good mix of people of all ages around in Caerphilly.

"I have heard a lot from people my age about people coming out to buy houses in Caerphilly because it's a lot more affordable. With Cardiff, thinking about the traffic, it's definitely not the easiest place to get around whereas Caerphilly is a bit slower, and with the view of the castle - why would you not want to live here? ".

The quest for tranquillity is becoming increasingly popular, with searches for 'quiet life' skyrocketing by 530%, as per a Pinterest report.

Charlie Gregory, a 20 year old University of Bath student working in Caerphilly this summer, selling the town's famed cheese, also sees the appeal. He notes that the trend towards a quieter lifestyle could be fuelling the town's popularity among the younger crowd, who are now favouring smaller towns over bustling city life.

He even muses that he might consider making Caerphilly his home after his studies. He added: "I've never been to Caerphilly when it's not busy. It's always got a nice vibe and feels very friendly.

"I spent a lot of time here when I was younger visiting the castle and it's a really wholesome town. In terms of people of my generation, I feel like there's a big turn towards going back to running your own business, supporting local businesses and locally-grown things. I think Caerphilly could offer a lot of attraction towards people my age looking for a simpler life.

"I can absolutely see the appeal. I like to have some greenery around me and some fields and feel like if you're looking for that it's ideal. I study integrated design engineering and I know that there are lots of engineering jobs around Caerphilly and the south Wales area so I could see Caerphilly as somewhere to live especially if I was working locally."

Jack Casey Hughes, 23, is deeply enamoured with Caerphilly a place ingrained in his heart and memories, particularly fond of sketching various locales and delving into the town's history. A native of Caerphilly, he's well-versed in its nooks and crannies and has gleaned much about its people over time.

He said: "I've never really been anywhere besides Caerphilly. I taught myself a lot about the history of the area. And I've taught myself all about the history of the castle as that's something that so many people come to see.

"It's great as it's a quiet place where you can just get on with things if you're a young person - I take my drawings around with me and work on those which I love doing."