Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

THOMAS STREET, CF81 8JH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THOMAS STREET, CF81 8JH.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF81 8JH 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.

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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CF81 8JH 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. Property prices are trending down 17.3% year-on-year.

home £140,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF81 8JH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thomas Street, 0.4km 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.3% 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 8JH are sourced from Output Area W00007136 (shared with 10 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 8JH. 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

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

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

13 sales · Mean £ 117,269

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CF81 8JH has low crime rates — 9 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 behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Pengam Tuck Shop1.0 km
  • Pengam Tuck Shop1.0 km
  • Ajantha Tandoori0.9 km
  • Cantonese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Ajantha Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank0.8 km
  • Planet Fitness0.8 km
  • Platinum Fitness0.7 km
  • Valley News0.3 km
  • Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

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 Ltd1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Dark Arts Kitchen0.8 km
  • Harveys Cafe & Take Away0.8 km
  • Katie's Cafe0.8 km
  • Dark Arts Kitchen0.8 km
  • Harveys Cafe & Take Away0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.9 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 Fargoed Primary School0.2 km
  • Gilfach Workingmen's Club0.3 km