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CF81 9FN

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Aberbargoed and Bargoed

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Detailed insights for CF81 9FN

Overview

Postcode CF81 9FN 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 Gilfach Fargoed, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Parc Coetir Bargod.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF81 9FN.

Transport

The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF81 9FN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Gilfach Fargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed
0.5 mi

Bargoed

N/A

Walking directions to Bargoed

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF81 9FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miParc Coetir BargodLargeWalking directions to Parc Coetir Bargod

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
1,144 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.74(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.78(+98%)
Public order
13.81(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+69%)
Vehicle crime
7.37(+157%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
94.76%
Indian
5
2.02%
Bangladeshi
4
1.61%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
15%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.62%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.52%
Social rents from council
13
11.21%
Other social rented
13
11.21%
Total households: 116

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 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 2026174, Commercial Street, Bargoed, CF81 9FHTerracedFreehold£200,000
01 May 2025106, Commercial Street, Bargoed, CF81 9EXOtherFreehold£90,000
19 Nov 202576, Church Street, Bargoed, CF81 9FFTerracedFreehold£86,500
15 May 20251, Church Street, Bargoed, CF81 9FETerracedFreehold£160,000
16 Feb 202641, Marsh Court, Bargoed, CF81 9BFDetachedFreehold£285,000

Schools

In the CF81 9FN postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF81 9FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableYsgol Bro SannanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableAberbargoed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableSt Gwladys Bargoed SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 9FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF81 9FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsBargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8REWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miMorrisonsBargoed Gateway, Caerphilly, CF81 8REWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miOne StopHanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XAWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miIcelandHanbury Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8QTWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miNisa LocalUnder Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, CF81 8XNWalking directions to Nisa Local

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF81 9FN, 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)Aberbargoed & GilfachW02000292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 003BW01001326
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF81 9FN

Is CF81 9FN (Aberbargoed & Gilfach) safe?

The area around CF81 9FN 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.

What is the average house price near CF81 9FN?

The median sale price around CF81 9FN in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF81 9FN?

There are 6 schools close to CF81 9FN, including Ysgol Bro Sannan, Aberbargoed Primary School and St Gwladys Bargoed School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF81 9FN?

The closest station to CF81 9FN is Gilfach Fargoed, about 756 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF81 9FN?

CF81 9FN 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).

Who represents CF81 9FN (Aberbargoed & Gilfach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering CF81 9FN 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.