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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
N/A
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
26.66(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.58(-3%)
Public order
9.27(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-16%)
Vehicle crime
3.31(+15%)
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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 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
Terraced42£140,000
Detached4£330,750
Semi-Detached12£163,500

10 years median price trend in Bargoed

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

All postcodes in Bargoed

CF818NT

Oak Place

CF818UY

Heolddu Grove

CF818UF

Baldwin Street

CF818QJ

Heol Coedcae

CF818TD

Llancayo Street

CF818PX

Western Drive

CF818SA

West Street

CF818NE

Alfred Street

CF818RL

Usk Road

CF818QS

Hanbury Road

CF818UN

Heolddu Green

CF818LS

Gilfach Street

CF818XF

Hanbury Road

CF819GF

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

CF818PN

Park Crescent

CF818QG

Heol Y Mynydd

CF818SW

Heolddu Road

CF818UD

Mcdonnell Road

CF818NX

Cardiff Road

CF818TT

Clos Y Graig

CF818LE

Oak Place

CF818UE

Mcdonnell Road

CF818TP

Llancayo Street

CF818UU

Mount Pleasant

CF818XN

Under Cardiff Road

CF818UP

Heolddu Drive

CF818RU

Greenfield Street

CF818RP

Church Place

CF818RN

Church Street

CF818TG

Llancayo Street

CF818TF

Llancayo Street

CF818NN

Cardiff Road

CF818UT

Heolddu Avenue

CF818TQ

Fairway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.