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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 average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
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
28.68(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.71(-2%)
Public order
9.62(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(+8%)
Other crime
3.78(+80%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£191,750
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £238K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £191,750 (about £208 per square foot) in Aberbargoed & Gilfach area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £403,000.

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 & Gilfach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£326,250£252
Semi-Detached15£206,000£229
Terraced15£130,000£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberbargoed & Gilfach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed & Gilfach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151,500£97,000£79,000
2017£203,500£117,750£75,000
2018£185,000£115,000£84,173
2019£206,500£120,000£90,750
2020£232,995£157,998£100,000
2021£250,000£142,500£122,250
2022£278,995£197,998£125,000
2023£285,000£172,500£120,000
2024£315,000£189,998£135,000
2025£270,000£213,500£130,000
2026£325,000£219,500£161,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed & Gilfach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed & Gilfach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£111£107£98
2017£159£112£90
2018£154£119£100
2019£181£127£105
2020£199£196£111
2021£212£155£136
2022£243£222£142
2023£237£195£141
2024£232£199£157
2025£224£220£163
2026£256£235£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed & Gilfach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberbargoed & Gilfach in the last year.

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.