Postcode CF81 8JA is located in an urban city, within the Gilfach ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberbargoed & Gilfach area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year. The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Parc Coetir Bargod.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 482 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF81 8JA.
The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
| 0.7 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
| 0.8 mi | Pengam | N/A | Walking directions to Pengam |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Parc Coetir Bargod | Large | Walking directions to Parc Coetir Bargod |
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £138,500 in Gilfach area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gilfach
In the CF81 8JA postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | JJs Gilfach | 16 Commercial Street, Gilfach, CF81 8LG | Walking directions to JJs Gilfach |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8NZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Bargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Hanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QT | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.