Postcode CF81 9LQ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Darran Valley ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the New Tredegar & Darren Valley area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 Pontlottyn, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
New Tredegar & Darren Valley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 137 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
New Tredegar & Darren Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.9% 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 9LQ.
The nearest station is Pontlottyn located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Pontlottyn | N/A | Walking directions to Pontlottyn |
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 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9LQ.
In the CF81 9LQ postcode area, located within New Tredegar & Darren Valley, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 9LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Village Shop and Newsagents | 1 The Grove, Fochriw, Bargoed, CF81 9LG | Walking directions to Village Shop and Newsagents |
Elected local representatives for CF81 9LQ, 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 9LQ records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9LQ 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 2 schools close to CF81 9LQ, including Fochriw Primary School and Idris Davies School 3 to 18. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF81 9LQ is Pontlottyn, about 1,079 m away.
CF81 9LQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 137 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 9LQ 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.