Postcode insights

CF81 8JD

Cross Street

Gilfach

Interactive map showing CF81 8JD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF81 8JD

Overview

Postcode CF81 8JD 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 low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year. The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Parc Coetir Bargod.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF81 8JD.

Transport

The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF81 8JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Gilfach Fargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed
0.6 mi

Pengam

N/A

Walking directions to Pengam
0.9 mi

Bargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Bargoed

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF81 8JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miParc Coetir BargodLargeWalking directions to Parc Coetir Bargod

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
3,313 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
264
97.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.74%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.74%
Other White
2
0.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
31.06%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.74%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.74%
Apprenticeship
19
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
47.14%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.43%
Other forms of private rent
12
8.57%
Social rents from council
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

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.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 202516, Victoria Place, Bargoed, CF81 8JBTerracedFreehold£89,000
30 Jan 2026101, Park Place, Bargoed, CF81 8LYTerracedFreehold£118,000
03 Dec 2025117, Park Place, Bargoed, CF81 8LYTerracedFreehold£110,000
23 Mar 20267, St Annes Crescent, Bargoed, CF81 8NHTerracedFreehold£106,000
25 Feb 202612, St Annes Crescent, Bargoed, CF81 8NHTerracedLeasehold£124,000

Schools

In the CF81 8JD postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF81 8JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Gilfach FargoedWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableGilfach Fargoed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableLewis School PengamWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF81 8JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJJs Gilfach16 Commercial Street, Gilfach, CF81 8LGWalking directions to JJs Gilfach
0.5 miBest-oneUnder Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8NZWalking directions to Best-one

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF81 8JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carol Julia Andrews

Gilfach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nick Smith

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaenau Gwent and RhymneyW07000084
WardGilfachW05001658
ParishBargoedW04000728
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberbargoed & GilfachW02000292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 003CW01001362
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF81 8JD

Is CF81 8JD (Aberbargoed & Gilfach) safe?

The area around CF81 8JD records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF81 8JD?

The median sale price around CF81 8JD in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £130,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF81 8JD?

There are 12 schools close to CF81 8JD, including Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed, Gilfach Fargoed Primary School and Lewis School Pengam. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF81 8JD?

The closest station to CF81 8JD is Gilfach Fargoed, about 522 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF81 8JD?

CF81 8JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF81 8JD (Aberbargoed & Gilfach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering CF81 8JD is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Julia Andrews (Labour Party).

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.