Postcode insights

CF81 8SA

West Street

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Interactive map showing CF81 8SA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF81 8SA

Overview

Postcode CF81 8SA 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bargoed Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.5%
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

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% 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 8SA.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CF81 8SA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Bargoed
0.4 mi

Gilfach Fargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF81 8SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBargoed ParkLargeWalking directions to Bargoed Park

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
2,768.4 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
351
97.23%
Other White
6
1.66%
Other Asian
1
0.28%
African
1
0.28%
Irish
1
0.28%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
24.09%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
21.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
13.53%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.2%
Total 16+ residents: 303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
41.03%
Owns with a mortgage
39
25%
Other social rented
28
17.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.46%
Social rents from council
4
2.56%
Total households: 156

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 8SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202657, West Street, Bargoed, CF81 8SATerracedFreehold£113,000
10 Nov 202556, West Street, Bargoed, CF81 8SATerracedFreehold£108,000
21 Mar 202554, Park Road, Bargoed, CF81 8SRTerracedFreehold£135,000
23 Jul 202520, Upper Wood Street, Bargoed, CF81 8PFTerracedFreehold£145,000
09 May 202530, Upper Wood Street, Bargoed, CF81 8PFTerracedFreehold£123,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Gwladys Bargoed SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableHeolddu Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF81 8SA, 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 8SA

Is CF81 8SA (Bargoed) safe?

The area around CF81 8SA 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 8SA?

The median sale price around CF81 8SA 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 8SA?

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

What is the nearest station to CF81 8SA?

The closest station to CF81 8SA is Bargoed, about 541 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF81 8SA?

CF81 8SA 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 8SA (Bargoed) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.