Postcode CF81 8PY 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 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 26.9% 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 8PY.
The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
| 0.6 mi | Pengam | N/A | Walking directions to Pengam |
| 1 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8PY.
In the CF81 8PY postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | JJs Gilfach | 16 Commercial Street, Gilfach, CF81 8LG | Walking directions to JJs Gilfach |
| 0.4 mi | Site Shop | Park View, Bargoed, CF81 8QN | Walking directions to Site Shop |
Elected local representatives for CF81 8PY, 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 8PY 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 8PY in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £130,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CF81 8PY, including Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed, Gilfach Fargoed Primary School and Park Primary School Bargoed. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 8PY is Gilfach Fargoed, about 869 m away.
CF81 8PY 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 8PY 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.