CF81 8NL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillside Park, 0.7km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
For families considering a move, CF81 8NL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k. 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 8NL are sourced from Output Area W00007018 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE PARK, CF81 8NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE PARK, CF81 8NL.
264
52
£ 32,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF81 8NL 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.
Area Character
CF81 8NL is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 52 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8NL. The average age is 51.9. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
9 sales · Mean £ 238,447
Detached
£ 305,000
4 sales · Mean £ 303,500
Terraced
£ 215,000
5 sales · Mean £ 191,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
CF81 8NL has low crime rates — 12 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Platinum Fitness0.3 km
- Top Shop0.6 km
- Valley News0.2 km
- Platinum Fitness0.3 km
- Top Shop0.6 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.2 km
- The Capel Hotel0.2 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.2 km
- The Capel Hotel0.2 km
- Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Fireside Cafe Lounge0.7 km
- Lucky Strike0.8 km
- Ricci's Cafe0.5 km
- Fireside Cafe Lounge0.7 km
- Lucky Strike0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Ajantha Tandoori0.5 km
- Belinda's Plaice0.8 km
- Best Kebabs0.6 km
- Cantonese Takeaway0.6 km
- Happy Paradise0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gilfach Fargoed0.4 km
- Bargoed1.1 km
- Pengam1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alfred Street0.0 km
- Hillside Park0.2 km
- Capel Hotel0.2 km
- Oaklands0.2 km
- Capel Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF818NL · Data under Open Government Licence