Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

VICTORIA PLACE, CF81 8JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PLACE, CF81 8JB.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF81 8JB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CF81 8JB's 71% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF81 8JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Place, 0.4km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Gilfach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CF81 8JB are sourced from Output Area W00007134 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8JB. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

6 sales · Mean £ 107,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CF81 8JB has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Public order7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Dowlais Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Fferyllfa Dowlais0.9 km
  • Bargoed Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Bargoed0.7 km
  • Gelligaer Masonic Club0.8 km
  • Jax #1 Bar0.8 km
  • Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Fireside Cafe Lounge1.0 km
  • Ricci's Cafe0.8 km
  • Fireside Cafe Lounge1.0 km
  • Ricci's Cafe0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Ajantha Tandoori0.8 km
  • Best Kebabs0.9 km
  • Cantonese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Ajantha Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Best Kebabs0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gilfach Fargoed0.5 km
  • Pengam1.1 km
  • Bargoed1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Gwerthonor0.1 km
  • The Gwerthonor0.1 km
  • Gilfach Workingmen's Club0.1 km
  • Gilfach Workingmen's Club0.2 km
  • Hillside Park0.2 km