Postcode CF81 8LW 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 0.1 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.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 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 8LW.
The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
| 0.6 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
| 0.9 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £217,500 | £218 |
| Terraced | 9 | £114,995 | £160 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8LW.
In the CF81 8LW postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8NZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | JJs Gilfach | 16 Commercial Street, Gilfach, CF81 8LG | Walking directions to JJs Gilfach |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Bargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Hanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QT | Walking directions to Iceland |
Elected local representatives for CF81 8LW, 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
The area around CF81 8LW 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.
The median sale price around CF81 8LW in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £130,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CF81 8LW, including Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed, Park Primary School Bargoed and Gilfach Fargoed Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 8LW is Gilfach Fargoed, about 207 m away.
CF81 8LW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering CF81 8LW is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Julia Andrews (Labour Party).
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.