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Aberbargoed & Gilfach

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About

Aberbargoed & Gilfach is a community situated on the eastern side of the Caerphilly county borough, positioned on the hillsides overlooking the Rhymney Valley. The area is characterised by its terraced housing and green, elevated outlooks. It lies near the larger town of Bargoed, with which it shares historical ties to the coal mining industry that once dominated the local landscape and economy.

The area is home to the Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve, a significant reclaimed site on former colliery land. This reserve protects rare fen meadow habitats and is a notable location for biodiversity. The local geography includes areas of woodland and open hillside, with walking routes providing views across the valley. The community retains a distinct identity centred around its own local facilities and historical legacy.

Area overview

On average Aberbargoed & Gilfach has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year. Aberbargoed & Gilfach is home to around 5,823 people, with a population density of about 1,318.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberbargoed & Gilfach Population
5,823
Population density
1,318.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.22(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.63(+8%)
Public order
13.4(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.71(+57%)
Other theft
6.87(+36%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,672
97.37%
Other White
29
0.5%
Chinese
17
0.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
15
0.26%
Other Asian
15
0.26%
Total population: 5,825

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,389
29.76%
Level 4+ (Degree)
926
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
781
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
766
16.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
428
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 4,668

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
768
30.49%
Owns with a mortgage
750
29.77%
Social rents from council
447
17.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
310
12.31%
Other social rented
181
7.19%
Total households: 2,519

Property prices in Aberbargoed & Gilfach

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Aberbargoed & Gilfach area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £327,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Aberbargoed & Gilfach 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 & Gilfach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£280,000
Semi-Detached17£215,000
Terraced21£133,000

10 years median price trend in Aberbargoed & Gilfach

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed & Gilfach.

All postcodes in Aberbargoed & Gilfach

CF819BP

New Road

CF818JS

Gwerthonor Road

CF818LA

Vere Place

CF818PT

Vale View

CF819BU

Commercial Street

CF819EW

Commercial Street

NP120BD

Bedwellty Road

CF818JB

Victoria Place

CF819FP

William Street

CF818JE

Maes Y Graig Street

CF818NG

St Mary Street

CF819BQ

Rockleigh Avenue

CF819DW

Highfield Crescent

CF819AF

Bedwellty Road

CF819DP

Thomas Street

CF819FT

Pengam Road

CF818PY

Gwerthonor Lane

CF819AW

Bedwellty Road

CF819EB

Commin Road

CF819DT

Pant Y Fid Road

CF819EJ

Poplar Road

CF819FG

Commercial Street

CF818NF

St Annes Street

CF818ND

William Street

CF818JT

Gwerthonor Lane

CF818NH

St Annes Crescent

CF819AY

Bedwellty Road

CF819FF

Church Street

CF818JH

Thomas Street

CF819EP

Bowen Industrial Estate

CF819DU

Pant Y Fid Road

CF819EH

Birch Way

CF818JF

Commercial Street

CF819AH

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF819DN

Bedwellty Road

CF819BF

Marsh Court

CF819ES

Tredegar Terrace

CF818JQ

Gwerthonor Place

CF819DD

Heol Ysgol Newydd

CF819ED

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF818JU

Lewis Crescent

CF818PB

Aeron Place

CF819BB

Pant Street

CF819BR

Heathfield Walk

CF819DR

Coed Y Moeth Road

CF819EY

Commercial Street

CF818JA

Aeron Place

CF819FU

Pengam Road

CF818LL

Gwerthonor Place

CF818JG

Commercial Street

CF818JR

Gwerthonor Road

CF818NB

Park Place

CF818NJ

Hillside Park

CF819BJ

Sannan Street

CF819FX

Gwaelod Y Waun Villas

NP120BB

Penywaen Cottages

CF819BH

Sannan Street

CF819DY

Lewis Street

CF818JD

Cross Street

CF819DA

School Street

CF819EN

Commercial Street

CF819FB

Elm Street

CF819BA

Bedwellty Road

CF819DZ

Lewis Street

CF818LX

Park Place

CF819DL

Cwrt Neuadd Wen

CF819BN

Cwm Road

CF819BZ

Chapel Street

CF819DE

Clos Ysbyty

CF819FJ

Heol Tir Y Llan

CF819GB

Angel Way

CF819BD

Neuaddwen Street

CF819AU

Ty Graig Terrace

CF818LW

Park Place

CF819AJ

Glenview

CF819BS

Ty Llwyd Walk

CF819EG

Oak Grove

CF818LG

Andrews Close

CF818JN

Margaret Street

CF819DS

Coed Y Moeth Road

CF819FN

Thorn Villas

CF819EE

Y Ffordd Wen

CF819FH

Commercial Street

CF819FQ

George Street

CF819FL

Ty Fry Road

CF818JZ

The Close

CF819AG

Euro Business Park

CF819DQ

Thomas Street

CF818JJ

Railway Terrace

CF819FW

Pengam Road

CF819FZ

Byron Road

CF818JW

Lewis Crescent

CF818LB

Vere Street

CF818NA

Park Place

CF818SD

William Street

CF819EF

Beech Avenue

CF819FD

Elm Street

CF819BE

Yew Street

CF818LD

Woodland Place

CF819AX

Bedwellty Road

Data Sources

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