Postcode CF81 9GH is located in a rural village, within the Darran Valley ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the New Tredegar & Darren Valley area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Tredegar & Darren Valley is £33,361 per year. The nearest station is Bargoed, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
New Tredegar & Darren Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
New Tredegar & Darren Valley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Tredegar & Darren Valley is £33,361 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF81 9GH.
The nearest station is Bargoed located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Bargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Bargoed |
Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £126 per square foot) in Darran Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £325,000 | £247 |
| Terraced | 8 | £110,000 | £129 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £100,000 | £123 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £63,500 | £75,000 |
| 2017 | £79,950 | £67,500 |
| 2018 | £97,500 | £69,000 |
| 2019 | £115,000 | £76,000 |
| 2020 | £78,000 | £87,500 |
| 2021 | £78,000 | £80,000 |
| 2022 | £107,500 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £98,000 | £113,000 |
| 2024 | £95,000 | £133,475 |
| 2025 | £137,500 | £117,500 |
| 2026 | £136,250 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £80 | £73 |
| 2017 | £88 | £78 |
| 2018 | £98 | £79 |
| 2019 | £111 | £85 |
| 2020 | £94 | £86 |
| 2021 | £95 | £97 |
| 2022 | £129 | £141 |
| 2023 | £124 | £139 |
| 2024 | £114 | £163 |
| 2025 | £127 | £142 |
| 2026 | £157 | £127 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the CF81 9GH postcode area, located within New Tredegar & Darren Valley, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for CF81 9GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert Edward Chapman
Darran Valley - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF81 9GH records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CF81 9GH in New Tredegar & Darren Valley is £110,000 (about £126 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to CF81 9GH, including Heolddu Comprehensive School, St Gwladys Bargoed School and Park Primary School Bargoed. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 9GH is Bargoed, about 1,322 m away.
CF81 9GH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 832 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 9GH is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Edward Chapman (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.