Postcode insights

CF81 9HU

Bailey Street

Darran Valley

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Detailed insights for CF81 9HU

Overview

Postcode CF81 9HU 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 Tir-Phil, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

1/10

New Tredegar & Darren Valley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.8%

Approximately 5.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in New Tredegar & Darren Valley is £33,361 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Tir-Phil located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
297.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.3(-73%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.2(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.42(-58%)
Vehicle crime
4.65(+62%)
Public order
1.55(-81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
388
99.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.51%
Other Asian
1
0.26%
Total population: 391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
80
25.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
80
25.48%
Level 3 (A level)
61
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.55%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
51
33.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.69%
Social rents from council
6
3.9%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.25%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Darran Valley

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£126
Sales (last 12 months)18
Typical range (middle 50%)£95K – £137K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Darran Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£325,000£247
Terraced8£110,000£129
Semi-Detached9£100,000£123

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Darran Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darran Valley.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Darran Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darran Valley.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Darran Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Darran Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 202567, Bailey Street, Bargoed, CF81 9HUTerracedFreehold£153,000
30 May 202591, Bailey Street, Bargoed, CF81 9HWTerracedFreehold£115,000
21 Mar 202589, Bailey Street, Bargoed, CF81 9HWTerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Mar 202568, Bailey Street, Bargoed, CF81 9HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000
27 Jun 20254, Craig Y Felin, Bailey Street, Bargoed, CF81 9HSDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the CF81 9HU postcode area, located within New Tredegar & Darren Valley, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF81 9HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableDeri Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 9HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF81 9HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremierNew Road, Caerphilly, CF81 9GJWalking directions to Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF81 9HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robert Edward Chapman

Darran Valley - Elected 5 May 2022

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
WardDarran ValleyW05001657
ParishDarran ValleyW04000735
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Tredegar & Darren ValleyW02000291
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 002AW01001360
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF81 9HU

Is CF81 9HU (New Tredegar & Darren Valley) safe?

The area around CF81 9HU 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.

What is the average house price near CF81 9HU?

The median sale price around CF81 9HU in New Tredegar & Darren Valley is £110,000 (about £126 per square foot) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF81 9HU?

There is 1 school close to CF81 9HU, including Deri Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF81 9HU?

CF81 9HU 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).

Who represents CF81 9HU (New Tredegar & Darren Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering CF81 9HU is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert Edward Chapman (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.