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Aberbargoed and Bargoed

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About

Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward lies in the Rhymney Valley, centred on the town of Bargoed. The area is shaped by its industrial past, with the prominent Bargoed Colliery tip, now landscaped and known locally as the 'Bargoed Alps', serving as a lasting physical landmark. The main commercial area runs along the A469 road, with residential streets extending into the surrounding hillsides.

The ward includes the neighbouring community of Aberbargoed, connected by the Bargoed Retail Park. The area is home to Bargoed Library and the historic Bargoed Wood, a local woodland reserve with walking paths. The former railway line through the valley now forms part of a wider cycle network, providing a traffic-free route through the landscape.

Area overview

On average Aberbargoed and Bargoed has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £37,194 per year. Aberbargoed and Bargoed is home to around 9,868 people, with a population density of about 1,609.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberbargoed and Bargoed Population
9,868
Population density
1,609.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.69(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.59(+12%)
Public order
10.03(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.5(+2%)
Vehicle crime
3.95(+38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,565
96.94%
Other White
84
0.85%
Other Asian
41
0.42%
Indian
27
0.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.21%
Total population: 9,867

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,303
29.21%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,557
19.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,292
16.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,285
16.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
804
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 7,885

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,383
32.24%
Owns with a mortgage
1,164
27.13%
Social rents from council
783
18.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
637
14.85%
Other social rented
220
5.13%
Total households: 4,290

Property prices in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £233K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£327,500£256
Semi-Detached22£192,000£203
Terraced40£142,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149,500£97,000£75,500
2017£195,000£89,750£74,500
2018£185,000£122,000£84,500
2019£192,000£111,000£91,500
2020£233,995£157,998£103,000
2021£250,000£135,000£110,000
2022£287,995£175,000£125,000
2023£315,998£177,475£130,000
2024£300,000£176,000£133,500
2025£297,500£185,000£135,000
2026£327,500£206,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£108£86
2017£163£95£86
2018£154£125£92
2019£174£115£107
2020£199£167£108
2021£214£136£121
2022£243£211£138
2023£250£211£144
2024£234£192£150
2025£257£194£154
2026£256£195£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberbargoed and Bargoed in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Is Aberbargoed and Bargoed safe?

Aberbargoed and Bargoed records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed?

The median sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aberbargoed and Bargoed?

Aberbargoed and Bargoed scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aberbargoed and Bargoed sits around rank 352 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aberbargoed and Bargoed?

The average household income in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is around £37,194 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aberbargoed and Bargoed?

Aberbargoed and Bargoed is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Bissex-Foster (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF818TE

Llancayo Street

CF818PN

Park Crescent

CF818TN

North Road

CF818NS

Beech Court

CF818UL

Moorland Road

CF819AY

Bedwellty Road

CF818QY

Upper High Street

CF819EQ

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF818QN

Park View

CF819EZ

Cwrt Coch Street

CF818UE

Mcdonnell Road

CF819EJ

Poplar Road

CF818RS

Francis Street

CF818SW

Heolddu Road

CF819BA

Bedwellty Road

CF818LU

Eastview Terrace

CF818NE

Alfred Street

CF818QH

Heol Caradoc

CF819AA

Bridge Street

CF818XD

Hanbury Road

CF818PU

Brynteg

CF818XL

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF819AD

Cwmsyfiog Road

CF818RB

High Street

CF818QB

Heol Cae Derwen

CF819FG

Commercial Street

CF818TT

Clos Y Graig

CF819BB

Pant Street

NP120BB

Penywaen Cottages

CF818QT

Hanbury Road

CF818SY

St Gwladys Avenue

CF818SX

St Gwladys Avenue

CF818QP

Park View

CF819BG

Rhiwamoth Street

CF818ST

South Street

CF819DN

Bedwellty Road

CF819DD

Heol Ysgol Newydd

CF818SB

West Street

CF818UP

Heolddu Drive

CF818UW

Heolddu Grove

CF819FN

Thorn Villas

CF819EF

Beech Avenue

CF818PX

Western Drive

CF818NU

Oak Place

CF819EW

Commercial Street

CF819FB

Elm Street

CF819ED

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF819BF

Marsh Court

CF818QE

Denleigh Close

CF819BS

Ty Llwyd Walk

CF818RQ

Heolddu Road

CF819FU

Pengam Road

CF819EH

Birch Way

CF818LF

Sycamore Court

CF818PZ

Marwyn Gardens

CF818RA

High Street

CF818NW

Wood Street

CF818TJ

Upper North Road

CF818PQ

Heol Fargoed

CF818QA

Heol Brychan

CF818TA

St Gwladys Avenue

CF819EN

Commercial Street

CF819DS

Coed Y Moeth Road

CF818RR

Francis Street

CF819BN

Cwm Road

CF818NN

Cardiff Road

CF818QJ

Heol Coedcae

CF818RJ

Usk Road

CF819GB

Angel Way

CF818XN

Under Cardiff Road

CF818QW

Hanbury Road

CF818RP

Church Place

CF818PH

John Street

CF819EU

Commercial Street

CF819FP

William Street

CF818RY

Capel Street

CF819AL

Station Road

CF818NY

Cardiff Road

CF819AN

Lon Ty Gwyn

CF818LT

Eastview Terrace

CF818RU

Greenfield Street

CF818QG

Heol Y Mynydd

CF819GF

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF818SU

South Street

CF819FW

Pengam Road

CF818QR

Hanbury Road

CF818UT

Heolddu Avenue

CF819ES

Tredegar Terrace

CF819EA

Lewis Street

CF819FZ

Byron Road

NP120BD

Bedwellty Road

CF819ET

Duffryn Street

CF819BT

Commercial Street

CF818QX

Hanbury Road

CF819DR

Coed Y Moeth Road

CF818UN

Heolddu Green

CF818QS

Hanbury Road

CF818SS

Upper Capel Street

CF819FS

Milton Close

CF819FR

George Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.