Postcode insights

CF81 8NW

Wood Street

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Interactive map showing CF81 8NW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF81 8NW

Overview

Postcode CF81 8NW 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bargoed is £36,266 per year. The nearest station is Bargoed, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Parc Coetir Bargod.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bargoed has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 704 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Bargoed has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bargoed is £36,266 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bargoed located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF81 8NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Bargoed
0.3 mi

Gilfach Fargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF81 8NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParc Coetir BargodLargeWalking directions to Parc Coetir Bargod
0.3 miBargoed ParkLargeWalking directions to Bargoed Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
8,005.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.66(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.99(-31%)
Public order
8.3(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-34%)
Vehicle crime
3.46(+21%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
296
98.34%
Irish
3
1%
Bangladeshi
1
0.33%
Other White
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
24.5%
No qualifications
52
20.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
20.48%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
42.64%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.6%
Other social rented
2
1.55%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £233K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£327,500£256
Semi-Detached22£192,000£203
Terraced40£142,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149,500£97,000£75,500
2017£195,000£89,750£74,500
2018£185,000£122,000£84,500
2019£192,000£111,000£91,500
2020£233,995£157,998£103,000
2021£250,000£135,000£110,000
2022£287,995£175,000£125,000
2023£315,998£177,475£130,000
2024£300,000£176,000£133,500
2025£297,500£185,000£135,000
2026£327,500£206,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£108£86
2017£163£95£86
2018£154£125£92
2019£174£115£107
2020£199£167£108
2021£214£136£121
2022£243£211£138
2023£250£211£144
2024£234£192£150
2025£257£194£154
2026£256£195£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberbargoed and Bargoed in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 20251, Wood Street, Bargoed, CF81 8NWTerracedFreehold£188,000
02 Apr 2025Lennox House, 1 - 3, West Street, Bargoed, CF81 8RZOtherFreehold£200,000
12 Feb 202640, Ruth Street, Bargoed, CF81 8PETerracedFreehold£170,000
18 Jul 202519, Cardiff Road, Bargoed, CF81 8NZTerracedFreehold£162,500
24 Jun 202538, Cardiff Road, Bargoed, CF81 8NZTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the CF81 8NW postcode area, located within Bargoed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF81 8NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePark Primary School BargoedWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Gwladys Bargoed SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableAberbargoed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF81 8NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalUnder Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XNWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miBest-oneUnder Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8NZWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miIcelandHanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QTWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miMorrisonsBargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8REWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMorrisonsBargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8REWalking directions to Morrisons

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Chris Bissex-Foster

Aberbargoed and Bargoed - Elected 15 Aug 2024

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
ParishBargoedW04000728
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BargoedW02000293
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 004BW01001337
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF81 8NW

Is CF81 8NW (Bargoed) safe?

The area around CF81 8NW records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8NW?

The median sale price around CF81 8NW in Bargoed is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF81 8NW?

There are 7 schools close to CF81 8NW, including Park Primary School Bargoed, St Gwladys Bargoed School and Aberbargoed Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF81 8NW?

The closest station to CF81 8NW is Bargoed, about 501 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF81 8NW?

CF81 8NW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 704 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF81 8NW (Bargoed) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering CF81 8NW is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bissex-Foster (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.