Postcode CF81 8LE is located in an urban city, within the Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bargoed area. It has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bargoed is £36,266 per year. The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Bargoed Park.
Bargoed has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 29 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Bargoed has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bargoed is £36,266 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF81 8LE.
The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
| 0.8 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
| 1 mi | Pengam | N/A | Walking directions to Pengam |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bargoed Park | Large | Walking directions to Bargoed Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £159,000 in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £297,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aberbargoed and Bargoed
In the CF81 8LE postcode area, located within Bargoed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Site Shop | Park View, Bargoed, CF81 8QN | Walking directions to Site Shop |
Elected local representatives for CF81 8LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Bissex-Foster
Aberbargoed and Bargoed - Elected 15 Aug 2024
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.