CF81 8JE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Graig Street, 0.2km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Gilfach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
For families considering a move, CF81 8JE represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.0% year-on-year. 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 8JE are sourced from Output Area W00007134 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES Y GRAIG STREET, CF81 8JE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y GRAIG STREET, CF81 8JE.
273
46
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF81 8JE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CF81 8JE is an established family neighbourhood — 71% 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. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8JE. 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
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
£ 125,500
8 sales · Mean £ 147,250
Terraced
£ 112,000
7 sales · Mean £ 117,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF81 8JE has low crime rates — 10 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
8 nearby- Pengam Tuck Shop0.9 km
- Pengam Tuck Shop0.9 km
- Ajantha Tandoori0.9 km
- Ajantha Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- Hong Kong Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Platinum Fitness0.7 km
- Top Shop0.9 km
- Valley News0.4 km
- Platinum Fitness0.7 km
- Top Shop0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.4 km
- The Capel Hotel0.5 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.4 km
- The Capel Hotel0.5 km
- Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Ricci's Cafe0.9 km
- Ricci's Cafe0.9 km
- Pengam Curry Ltd0.9 km
- Pengam Curry Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons1.0 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gilfach Fargoed0.7 km
- Pengam0.9 km
- Bargoed1.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Gwerthonor0.2 km
- The Gwerthonor0.2 km
- Gilfach Fargoed Primary School0.2 km
- Hillside Park0.3 km
- Gilfach Workingmen's Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF818JE · Data under Open Government Licence