CF81 8LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Gilfach in Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Cattwg ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
CF81 8LJ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8LJ are sourced from Output Area W00007420 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF81 8LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF81 8LJ.
411
38
£ 36,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF81 8LJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CF81 8LJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8LJ. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CF81 8LJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- St Davids Service Station0.8 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Spar0.9 km
- Vida Rogers Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Majors0.9 km
- Central Club & Institute0.9 km
- Central Club & Institute0.9 km
- Pengam Constitutional Club0.5 km
- Pengam Constitutional Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Flames Kebab & Pizza Blackwood0.9 km
- Pengam Tuck Shop0.4 km
- The Avenue Fish Bar0.9 km
- Flames Kebab & Pizza Blackwood0.9 km
- Pengam Tuck Shop0.4 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Pengam Curry Ltd0.6 km
- Pengam Curry Ltd0.6 km
- Brunchies0.5 km
- Brunchies0.5 km
- Coffee @ Style1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pengam0.5 km
- Gilfach Fargoed1.3 km
- Bargoed2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lewis School0.2 km
- Lewis School0.2 km
- Mamgu Statue0.3 km
- Cardiff Road0.3 km
- Smiths Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF818LJ · Data under Open Government Licence