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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 moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
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
46.01(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.06(+38%)
Public order
14.39(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.84(+34%)
Other theft
6.49(+29%)
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

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£310,000
Semi-Detached20£176,500
Terraced47£136,000

10 years median price trend in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.

All postcodes in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF819AD

Cwmsyfiog Road

CF819BX

The Laurels

CF819FR

George Street

CF818TG

Llancayo Street

CF819AZ

Bedwellty Road

CF819BG

Rhiwamoth Street

CF818QJ

Heol Coedcae

CF818QW

Hanbury Road

CF819DB

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF818RD

High Street

CF818RF

Bristol Terrace

CF819EQ

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF819FS

Milton Close

CF818NU

Oak Place

CF818ST

South Street

CF819BW

Commercial Street

CF818QR

Hanbury Road

CF818UE

Mcdonnell Road

CF818UL

Moorland Road

CF819EU

Commercial Street

CF819EX

Commercial Street

CF818LF

Sycamore Court

CF818PD

Ruth Street

CF818UP

Heolddu Drive

CF819AN

Lon Ty Gwyn

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.