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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 23.3% 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 £37,204 per year. The median sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £163,000 (around £171 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £134,250 and £238,000. 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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Aberbargoed and Bargoed Population

9,868

Population density

1,609.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,565

96.94%

Other White

0.85%

Other Asian

0.42%

Indian

0.27%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.21%

Total population: 9,867

Economics

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

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: £163,000

Price per sq ft: £171

Sales (last 12 months): 84

Typical range (middle 50%): £134K – £238K

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 (about £171 per square foot) in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	13	£325,000	£256	£201,200	£285,000	£340,000	£351,100
Semi-Detached	26	£200,000	£216	£132,750	£182,500	£252,688	£381,000
Terraced	45	£140,000	£154	£108,000	£120,000	£159,950	£199,000

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.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£264,995	£187,500	£135,000
2026	£325,000	£200,000	£140,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£273	£194	£155
2026	£256	£225	£154

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Local government

Elected councillors for Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward.

Local councillors

Chris Bissex-Foster

Aberbargoed and Bargoed - Elected 15 Aug 2024

Labour Party

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Local government

Local councillors

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