Postcode CF81 8UN 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 low crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.4 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 538 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Bargoed has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.1% 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 8UN.
The nearest station is Bargoed located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
| 0.6 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8UN.
In the CF81 8UN postcode area, located within Bargoed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 8UN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | McDonnel Stores | Mcdonnell Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8UD | Walking directions to McDonnel Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8NZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Hanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Site Shop | Park View, Bargoed, CF81 8QN | Walking directions to Site Shop |
Elected local representatives for CF81 8UN, 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 8UN records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 8UN in Bargoed is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CF81 8UN, including Park Primary School Bargoed, St Gwladys Bargoed School and Heolddu Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 8UN is Bargoed, about 629 m away.
CF81 8UN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 538 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 8UN 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.