Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

SYCAMORE COURT, CF81 8LF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE COURT, CF81 8LF.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF81 8LF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CF81 8LF has a significant social housing presence — 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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CF81 8LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sycamore Court, 0.8km from Heolddu Uchaf in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward and the Caerphilly constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF81 8LF is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8LF are sourced from Output Area W00007019 (shared with 16 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 8LF. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,500

2 sales · Mean £ 81,500

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

CF81 8LF has low crime rates — 25 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 offences18
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Platinum Fitness0.7 km
  • Top Shop0.1 km
  • Valley News0.8 km
  • Platinum Fitness0.7 km
  • Top Shop0.1 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.8 km
  • The Capel Hotel0.7 km
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.8 km
  • The Capel Hotel0.7 km
  • Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Fireside Cafe Lounge1.0 km
  • Ricci's Cafe0.8 km
  • Fireside Cafe Lounge1.0 km
  • Ricci's Cafe0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Ajantha Tandoori0.8 km
  • Best Kebabs0.9 km
  • Cantonese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Happy Paradise0.9 km
  • Ajantha Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gilfach Fargoed0.9 km
  • Bargoed1.2 km
  • Pengam1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sycamore Court0.1 km
  • Heol Pencarreg0.2 km
  • Heol Coedcae0.2 km
  • Beech Court0.3 km
  • Oaklands0.4 km