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About

Bargoed sits within the wider Caerphilly county borough, centred around its historic high street which functions as a local commercial hub. The area is characterised by residential streets that extend into the surrounding valleys, with the Bargoed Park offering a large, open green space for recreation.

The landscape is shaped by its industrial past, evident in the nearby tips that have been reclaimed by nature. A prominent local landmark is the Bargoed Library, a distinctive Carnegie building that reflects the area's early 20th-century development during the coal mining era.

Area overview

On average Bargoed has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bargoed is £36,266 per year. Bargoed is home to around 6,040 people, with a population density of about 2,214.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bargoed Population
6,040
Population density
2,214.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.87(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.54(+35%)
Public order
13.91(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.61(+7%)
Other theft
6.95(+38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,828
96.54%
Other White
69
1.14%
Other Asian
28
0.46%
Indian
17
0.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
15
0.25%
Total population: 6,037

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,376
28.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
988
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
799
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
783
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
522
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 4,877

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
940
35.21%
Owns with a mortgage
684
25.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
459
17.19%
Social rents from council
458
17.15%
Other social rented
66
2.47%
Total households: 2,670

Property prices in Bargoed

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in 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 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 Bargoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£303,750
Semi-Detached10£166,000
Terraced35£138,000

10 years median price trend in Bargoed

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

All postcodes in Bargoed

CF818LT

Eastview Terrace

CF818RZ

West Street

CF818QB

Heol Cae Derwen

CF818TE

Llancayo Street

CF819AL

Station Road

CF818SA

West Street

CF818QA

Heol Brychan

CF818PE

Ruth Street

CF818PH

John Street

CF818QF

Oakland Gardens

CF818RW

Greenfield Street

CF818TA

St Gwladys Avenue

CF818TL

Hill Street

CF818UN

Heolddu Green

CF818LS

Gilfach Street

CF818PP

Heol Fargoed

CF818SR

Park Road

CF818LU

Eastview Terrace

CF818QS

Hanbury Road

CF818RP

Church Place

CF818UB

Henry Street

CF818TG

Llancayo Street

CF818QJ

Heol Coedcae

CF818QW

Hanbury Road

CF818RD

High Street

CF818RF

Bristol Terrace

CF818NU

Oak Place

CF818ST

South Street

CF818QR

Hanbury Road

CF818UE

Mcdonnell Road

CF818UL

Moorland Road

CF818LF

Sycamore Court

CF818PD

Ruth Street

CF818UP

Heolddu Drive

Data Sources

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