CF81 8JD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cross Street, 0.4km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Gilfach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
For families considering a move, CF81 8JD represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% 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: With prices averaging £110k, 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 8JD are sourced from Output Area W00007134 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS STREET, CF81 8JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS STREET, CF81 8JD.
273
46
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF81 8JD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 46, CF81 8JD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £110k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8JD. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 87,000
4 sales · Mean £ 88,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF81 8JD 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
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pengam Tuck Shop1.0 km
- Pengam Tuck Shop1.0 km
- Ajantha Tandoori0.8 km
- Best Kebabs0.9 km
- Cantonese Takeaway0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank1.0 km
- Planet Fitness0.9 km
- Platinum Fitness0.6 km
- Top Shop0.9 km
- Valley News0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.3 km
- The Capel Hotel0.4 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.3 km
- The Capel Hotel0.4 km
- Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dark Arts Kitchen1.0 km
- Harveys Cafe & Take Away0.9 km
- Katie's Cafe0.9 km
- Dark Arts Kitchen1.0 km
- Harveys Cafe & Take Away0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.8 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gilfach Fargoed0.5 km
- Pengam1.0 km
- Bargoed1.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Gwerthonor0.1 km
- The Gwerthonor0.1 km
- Gilfach Workingmen's Club0.2 km
- Gilfach Workingmen's Club0.2 km
- Hillside Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF818JD · Data under Open Government Licence