Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

GILFACH STREET, CF81 8LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILFACH STREET, CF81 8LS.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /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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Index Insight: CF81 8LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF81 8LS is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CF81 8LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gilfach Street, 0.8km from Bargoed in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward and the Caerphilly constituency.

For families considering a move, CF81 8LS represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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. 70% 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 £145k, 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 8LS are sourced from Output Area W00007012 (shared with 17 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 8LS. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 93,000

9 sales · Mean £ 115,722

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CF81 8LS has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Other crime3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Planet Fitness1.0 km
  • Platinum Fitness0.1 km
  • Top Shop0.7 km
  • Valley News0.3 km
  • Planet Fitness1.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.3 km
  • The Capel Hotel0.1 km
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.3 km
  • The Capel Hotel0.1 km
  • Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Harveys Cafe & Take Away1.0 km
  • Katie's Cafe0.8 km
  • Harveys Cafe & Take Away1.0 km
  • Katie's Cafe0.8 km
  • Fireside Cafe Lounge0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • NISA Express1.0 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Ajantha Tandoori0.3 km
  • Belinda's Plaice0.6 km
  • Best Kebabs0.4 km
  • Cantonese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Happy Paradise0.7 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gilfach Fargoed0.2 km
  • Bargoed0.9 km
  • Pengam1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Capel Hotel0.1 km
  • Capel Hotel0.1 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed Rail Station0.1 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed Rail Station0.2 km
  • Parc Hotel0.2 km