Postcode insights

CF81 8UX

Heolddu Grove

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Interactive map showing CF81 8UX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF81 8UX

Overview

Postcode CF81 8UX 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 0.3 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Bargoed has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% 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 8UX.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CF81 8UX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Bargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Bargoed
0.7 mi

Gilfach Fargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF81 8UX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBargoed ParkLargeWalking directions to Bargoed Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
3,329.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.5(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.16(-30%)
Public order
4.23(-49%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
97.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.98%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.65%
Indian
1
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.33%
Total population: 306

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
24.05%
No qualifications
51
21.52%
Level 3 (A level)
49
20.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
36.44%
Owns outright
35
29.66%
Social rents from council
31
26.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.24%
Other social rented
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

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 8UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 8UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202533, Heolddu Grove, Bargoed, CF81 8UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
30 Jul 202548, Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, CF81 8URSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
22 May 202546, Heolddu Crescent, Bargoed, CF81 8URSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
26 Nov 202513, St Gwladys Avenue, Bargoed, CF81 8SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
26 Nov 20257, St Gwladys Avenue, Bargoed, CF81 8SXTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF81 8UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Gwladys Bargoed SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePark Primary School BargoedWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableHeolddu Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF81 8UX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMcDonnel StoresMcdonnell Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8UDWalking directions to McDonnel Stores
0.4 miOne StopHanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XAWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miIcelandHanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QTWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miNisa LocalUnder Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XNWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miBest-oneUnder Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8NZWalking directions to Best-one

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF81 8UX, 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 004AW01001336
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF81 8UX

Is CF81 8UX (Bargoed) safe?

The area around CF81 8UX 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.

What is the average house price near CF81 8UX?

The median sale price around CF81 8UX 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 8UX?

There are 6 schools close to CF81 8UX, including St Gwladys Bargoed School, Park Primary School Bargoed and Heolddu Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF81 8UX?

The closest station to CF81 8UX is Bargoed, about 525 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF81 8UX?

CF81 8UX 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering CF81 8UX 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.