CF81 8JF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Street, 0.3km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Gilfach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
This is 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. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
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 8JF are sourced from Output Area W00007136 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMMERCIAL STREET, CF81 8JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, CF81 8JF.
261
43
£ 34,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF81 8JF 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 8JF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8JF. The average age is 42.9. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CF81 8JF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
16 nearby- Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank0.9 km
- Planet Fitness0.9 km
- Platinum Fitness0.7 km
- Valley News0.4 km
- Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.4 km
- The Capel Hotel0.5 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.4 km
- The Capel Hotel0.5 km
- Clwb Rygbi Bargoed0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dark Arts Kitchen0.9 km
- Harveys Cafe & Take Away0.9 km
- Katie's Cafe0.9 km
- Dark Arts Kitchen0.9 km
- Harveys Cafe & Take Away0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Morrisons0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gilfach Fargoed0.6 km
- Pengam0.9 km
- Bargoed1.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Gwerthonor0.1 km
- The Gwerthonor0.1 km
- Gilfach Fargoed Primary School0.2 km
- Gwerthonor Place0.3 km
- Gilfach Workingmen's Club0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF818JF · Data under Open Government Licence