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About

Gilfach is a residential ward situated on the western edge of the Caerphilly county borough. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, with terraced and semi-detached homes. It lies close to the larger town of Bargoed, with the A469 road providing a main transport link. The landscape is characterised by its position on the steep slopes of the Rhymney Valley, offering views across to neighbouring communities.

The local geography is defined by the Gilfach Stream, a tributary of the Rhymney River, which runs through the area. Recreational space is provided by Parc Gilfach, a community park with sports facilities. The ward is served by Gilfach Fargoed railway station on the Rhymney Line, connecting it directly to Cardiff. A notable local landmark is the former Gilfach Colliery, the site of which has been largely reclaimed, reflecting the area's historical industrial character.

Area overview

On average Gilfach has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 17.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gilfach is £38,561 per year. Gilfach is home to around 1,995 people, with a population density of about 1,946.3 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gilfach Population
1,995
Population density
1,946.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.54(-48%)
Public order
6.52(-21%)
Other theft
5.01(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.51(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.01(-77%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,935
96.99%
Other White
14
0.7%
Chinese
11
0.55%
African
5
0.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
0.25%
Total population: 1,995

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
464
27.92%
Level 4 qualifications or above
357
21.48%
Level 3 (A level)
280
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
272
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
146
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 1,662

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
325
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
268
29.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
129
14.35%
Social rents from council
124
13.79%
Other social rented
27
3%
Total households: 899

Property prices in Gilfach

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£110K – £182K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Gilfach area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £252,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gilfach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£217,500£218
Terraced9£114,995£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gilfach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gilfach.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115,500£85,000
2017£137,000£81,500
2018£108,000£88,500
2019£124,500£87,500
2020£148,500£96,250
2021£156,950£115,000
2022£172,500£125,000
2023£162,500£119,500
2024£237,500£153,000
2025£224,750£120,000
2026—£133,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gilfach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gilfach.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£114£98
2017£137£93
2018£119£105
2019£125£97
2020£157£115
2021£148£134
2022£142£142
2023£167£140
2024£208£163
2025£217£174
2026—£161
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gilfach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gilfach

Is Gilfach safe?

Gilfach records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gilfach?

The median sale price in Gilfach is £130,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gilfach?

Gilfach scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gilfach sits around rank 482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gilfach?

The average household income in Gilfach is around £38,561 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gilfach?

Gilfach is represented by 1 elected councillor: Carol Julia Andrews (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Gilfach

CF818JS

Gwerthonor Road

CF818JH

Thomas Street

CF818ND

William Street

CF818JN

Margaret Street

CF818LH

Aeron Place

CF818JR

Gwerthonor Road

CF818LD

Woodland Place

CF818JJ

Railway Terrace

CF818JL

Llewellyn Street

CF818LP

Llys Y Parc

CF818LY

Park Place

CF818JZ

The Close

CF818JW

Lewis Crescent

CF818JT

Gwerthonor Lane

CF818JE

Maes Y Graig Street

CF818JA

Aeron Place

CF818NF

St Annes Street

CF818NG

St Mary Street

CF818LB

Vere Street

CF818JY

The Avenue

CF818PT

Vale View

CF818LZ

Park Place

CF818NH

St Annes Crescent

CF818PY

Gwerthonor Lane

CF818JU

Lewis Crescent

CF818JF

Commercial Street

CF818JG

Commercial Street

CF818JX

The Drive

CF818LA

Vere Place

CF818JD

Cross Street

CF818NB

Park Place

CF818JB

Victoria Place

CF818NA

Park Place

CF818PB

Aeron Place

CF818JQ

Gwerthonor Place

CF818LG

Andrews Close

CF818NJ

Hillside Park

CF818LW

Park Place

CF818JP

Gwerthonor Place

CF818PS

Hillside Gardens

CF818LL

Gwerthonor Place

CF818SD

William Street

CF818PR

Hillside View

CF818LX

Park Place

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.