Postcode CF81 8PZ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 Gilfach Fargoed, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bargoed Park.
Bargoed has a very high 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 40.3% 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 8PZ.
The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
| 0.8 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
| 0.8 mi | Pengam | N/A | Walking directions to Pengam |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bargoed Park | Large | Walking directions to Bargoed Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £327,500 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £192,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 40 | £142,500 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2025 | 11, Marwyn Gardens, Bargoed, CF81 8PZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 17, Denleigh Close, Bargoed, CF81 8NP | Detached | Freehold | £327,500 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 9, Denleigh Close, Bargoed, CF81 8NP | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 2, Vale View, Bargoed, CF81 8PT | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 8, Oakland Gardens, Bargoed, CF81 8QF | Detached | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the CF81 8PZ postcode area, located within Bargoed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Site Shop | Park View, Bargoed, CF81 8QN | Walking directions to Site Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8NZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | JJs Gilfach | 16 Commercial Street, Gilfach, CF81 8LG | Walking directions to JJs Gilfach |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Elected local representatives for CF81 8PZ, 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
The area around CF81 8PZ records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8PZ in Bargoed is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CF81 8PZ, including Park Primary School Bargoed, Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed and Gilfach Fargoed Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 8PZ is Gilfach Fargoed, about 698 m away.
CF81 8PZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29 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 8PZ is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bissex-Foster (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.