Postcode CF81 9AY is located in an urban city, within the Aberbargoed and Bargoed area of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberbargoed & Gilfach area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year. The median sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £167,000 (around £166 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £246,250. The nearest station is Bargoed, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 349 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.6% 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 9AY.
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 |
| 0.8 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £311,250 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £200,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 41 | £140,000 | £152 |
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 | £264,995 | £185,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £200,000 | £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 | £273 | £192 | £154 |
| 2026 | £256 | £215 | £152 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 113, Bedwellty Road, Bargoed, CF81 9AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £191,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 117, Bedwellty Road, Bargoed, CF81 9AY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 34, Neuaddwen Street, Bargoed, CF81 9BD | Terraced | Freehold | £77,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 23, Sannan Street, Bargoed, CF81 9BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £154,500 | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 22, Sannan Street, Bargoed, CF81 9BJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the CF81 9AY postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF81 9AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Hanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Bargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Elected local representatives for CF81 9AY, 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 9AY records about 48 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.
The median sale price around CF81 9AY in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £167,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CF81 9AY, including Aberbargoed Primary School, Ysgol Bro Sannan and St Gwladys Bargoed School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 9AY is Bargoed, about 648 m away.
CF81 9AY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 349 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 9AY is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bissex-Foster (Labour Party).