Postcode CF81 8JS 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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year. The nearest station is Pengam located about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a unknown 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 low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.7% 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 8JS.
The nearest station is Pengam located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pengam | N/A | Walking directions to Pengam |
| 0.6 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £137,000 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 | 1 | £280,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gilfach
In the CF81 8JS postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | JJs Gilfach | 16 Commercial Street, Gilfach, CF81 8LG | Walking directions to JJs Gilfach |
Elected local representatives for CF81 8JS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carol Julia Andrews
Gilfach - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.