CF81 is a postcode district in Caerphilly, Wales, covering 386 active and 40 retired postcodes.
The largest share of CF81 (26%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (17%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a working-class rental area — manual workers, tight budgets, affordable homes. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CF81 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in CF81 are around £154k, up 2.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CF81 at 270 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CF81 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Caerphilly, Wales
CF81 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF81 postcode area.
groups
Population8,777
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Avg Age42
payments
Avg Income£ 23,875 /yr
work
Employed44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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5/10family_restroomFamily
2/10favoriteHealth
5/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
8/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
9/10psychology
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 42, CF81 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £154k. Property prices are trending up 2.5% year-on-year.
home £154,750 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%
Economic Activity
44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences952
Anti-social behaviour439
Public order281
Criminal damage and arson197
Vehicle crime126
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Savers Xtra
- Savers
- Premier Stores
- Premier Stores
- SS Enterprise
- + 65 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Llwyn Iago Farm
- Llwyn Iago Farm
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
42 nearby- Clwb Golff Bargoed
- Bargoed Golf Club
- Baileys Arms
- Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club
- Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd
- + 37 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Piri King Grill
- Piri King Grill
- 328 Chinese Takeaway
- Aberbargoed Fish and Chips Ltd.
- Ajantha Tandoori
- + 43 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Bourton’s Live Music Café Bar
- Dark Arts Kitchen
- Fireside Cafe Lounge
- Harveys Cafe & Take Away
- Honey Dots
- + 31 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland
- Morrisons
- NISA Express
- Iceland
- Morrisons
- + 1 more
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Area Profile: CF81 · Data under Open Government Licence