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CF81 9QS

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Moriah and Pontlottyn

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Detailed insights for CF81 9QS

Overview

Postcode CF81 9QS is located in a rural town, within the Moriah and Pontlottyn ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is £35,374 per year. The nearest station is Pontlottyn, about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is £35,374 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pontlottyn located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF81 9QS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Pontlottyn

N/A

Walking directions to Pontlottyn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
1,976.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.2(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.83(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.1(+1%)
Public order
6.55(-20%)
Other theft
3.28(-28%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
375
96.9%
Other White
4
1.03%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.52%
African
1
0.26%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
106
33.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
13.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
31.49%
Social rents from council
47
25.97%
Owns with a mortgage
43
23.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
13.26%
Other social rented
7
3.87%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Moriah and Pontlottyn

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £148K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £137 per square foot) in Moriah and Pontlottyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£145,000£147
Terraced25£119,500£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moriah and Pontlottyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118,500£51,000£81,500£60,500
2017£185,000£62,625£93,725£62,000
2018£180,000£58,500£86,500£68,000
2019£183,500£58,250£88,000£78,000
2020£197,000£52,998£76,500£82,000
2021£165,000£77,000£125,000£88,750
2022£218,000£78,000£126,000£108,000
2023£206,000£62,500£150,000£118,500
2024£220,000£140,000£110,000
2025£195,000£140,000£130,000
2026£67,500£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£85£61£66
2017£117£114£102£65
2018£148£113£122£80
2019£141£119£85£76
2020£141£63£85£89
2021£147£133£138£100
2022£183£133£119£115
2023£318£185£131
2024£178£162£127
2025£107£145£137
2026£81£102
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moriah and Pontlottyn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF81 9QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202519, Pidwelt Rise, Bargoed, CF81 9QUTerracedFreehold£165,000
22 Aug 20257, Fochriw Road, Bargoed, CF81 9QHTerracedFreehold£170,000
20 Feb 20264, Garth Street, Bargoed, CF81 9RDTerracedFreehold£105,000
31 Oct 202515, Station Street, Bargoed, CF81 9QYTerracedFreehold£89,000
23 May 202591, Brynhyfryd, Bargoed, CF81 9QNTerracedFreehold£146,500

Schools

In the CF81 9QS postcode area, located within Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF81 9QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableIdris Davies School 3 to 18Welsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableFochriw Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableBryn Awel Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF81 9QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF81 9QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express13 Waterloo Terrace, Pontlottyn, Bargoed, CF81 9RGWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miPremier12 The Precinct, Pontlottyn, Bargoed, CF81 9PDWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miBest-one1-2 The Precinct, Pontlottyn, Bargoed, CF81 9PDWalking directions to Best-one

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Dai Harse

Moriah and Pontlottyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mansel Powell

Moriah and Pontlottyn - 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
ParishRhymneyW04000746
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhymney, Pontlottyn & AbertysswgW02000290
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 001DW01001406
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF81 9QS

Is CF81 9QS (Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg) safe?

The area around CF81 9QS records about 55 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.

What is the average house price near CF81 9QS?

The median sale price around CF81 9QS in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is £130,000 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF81 9QS?

There are 3 schools close to CF81 9QS, including Idris Davies School 3 to 18, Fochriw Primary School and Bryn Awel Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF81 9QS?

The closest station to CF81 9QS is Pontlottyn, about 408 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF81 9QS?

CF81 9QS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 315 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF81 9QS (Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering CF81 9QS is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dai Harse (Labour Party) and Mansel Powell (Labour Party).

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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.