Postcode CF81 9EW 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 very high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 £164,000 (around £166 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £245,000. The nearest station is Bargoed, about 0.3 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 177 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.2% 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 9EW.
The nearest station is Bargoed located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
| 0.6 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £164,000 (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 | 15 | £297,500 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £200,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 43 | £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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2026 | 62, Cwrt Coch Street, Bargoed, CF81 9FA | Terraced | Freehold | £119,000 | |
| 01 May 2025 | 106, Commercial Street, Bargoed, CF81 9EX | Other | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 14, Yew Street, Bargoed, CF81 9BE | Terraced | Freehold | £102,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 24, Elm Street, Bargoed, CF81 9FD | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 19, Elm Street, Bargoed, CF81 9FB | Terraced | Freehold | £164,000 |
In the CF81 9EW postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF81 9EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Hanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Bargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8RE | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Hanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QT | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Cross Street, Caerphilly, CF81 8QT | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Nisa Local | Under Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XN | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Elected local representatives for CF81 9EW, 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 9EW records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 9EW in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £164,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CF81 9EW, including Aberbargoed Primary School, Ysgol Bro Sannan and St Gwladys Bargoed School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 9EW is Bargoed, about 459 m away.
CF81 9EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 177 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 9EW is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bissex-Foster (Labour Party).