CF81 8JN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Margaret Street, 0.3km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Gilfach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £89k, 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 8JN are sourced from Output Area W00007135 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARGARET STREET, CF81 8JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARGARET STREET, CF81 8JN.
298
38
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF81 8JN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF81 8JN spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £89k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8JN. The average age is 37.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 88,000
6 sales · Mean £ 95,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CF81 8JN has low crime rates — 9 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
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Pengam Constitutional Club0.9 km
- Pengam Constitutional Club0.9 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.5 km
- The Capel Hotel0.6 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank0.9 km
- Planet Fitness0.9 km
- Platinum Fitness0.9 km
- Valley News0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 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
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pengam Tuck Shop0.8 km
- Pengam Tuck Shop0.8 km
- Hong Kong Fish Bar0.3 km
- Lung Wah0.1 km
- Hong Kong Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gilfach Fargoed0.7 km
- Pengam0.9 km
- Bargoed1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Gwerthonor Place0.1 km
- Gilfach Fargoed Primary School0.1 km
- Gwerthonor Place0.2 km
- The Gwerthonor0.2 km
- The Gwerthonor0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF818JN · Data under Open Government Licence