Postcode CF81 9EY is located in an urban city, within the Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward 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 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 the United Kingdom, 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 9EY.
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 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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9EY.
In the CF81 9EY postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 9EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Hanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XA | 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 | Bargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8RE | 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 9EY, 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 9EY 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 9EY in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CF81 9EY, including Aberbargoed Primary School, Ysgol Bro Sannan and St Gwladys Bargoed School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 9EY is Bargoed, about 487 m away.
CF81 9EY 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 9EY 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.