Area Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

CF81 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CF81 postcode area.

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Population

8,777

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 23,875 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Aberbargoed Fire Station
  • New Continental Cafe
  • PCC of St Gwladys’ Church Hall
  • Aberbargoed Fire Station
  • New Continental Cafe
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Piri King Grill
  • Piri King Grill
  • 328 Chinese Takeaway
  • Aberbargoed Fish and Chips Ltd.
  • Ajantha Tandoori
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland
  • Morrisons
  • NISA Express
  • Iceland
  • Morrisons
  • + 1 more