CF81 8JQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwerthonor Place, 0.3km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Gilfach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.
For families considering a move, CF81 8JQ represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 51.5% 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 8JQ are sourced from Output Area W00007135 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GWERTHONOR PLACE, CF81 8JQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWERTHONOR PLACE, CF81 8JQ.
298
38
£ 34,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF81 8JQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF81 8JQ — age 38, 78% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 51.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF81 8JQ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 116,500
19 sales · Mean £ 113,526
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CF81 8JQ 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 Club0.8 km
- Pengam Constitutional Club0.8 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.6 km
- The Capel Hotel0.7 km
- Gilfach Workmen's Club0.6 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank0.9 km
- Planet Fitness1.0 km
- Platinum Fitness1.0 km
- Valley News0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Dark Arts Kitchen0.9 km
- Harveys Cafe & Take Away1.0 km
- Katie's Cafe1.0 km
- Dark Arts Kitchen0.9 km
- Harveys Cafe & Take Away1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Pengam Tuck Shop0.7 km
- Pengam Tuck Shop0.7 km
- Hong Kong Fish Bar0.4 km
- Lung Wah0.2 km
- Hong Kong Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pengam0.8 km
- Gilfach Fargoed0.8 km
- Bargoed1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gwerthonor Place0.1 km
- Gwerthonor Place0.1 km
- Gilfach Fargoed Primary School0.1 km
- The Gwerthonor0.3 km
- The Gwerthonor0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF818JQ · Data under Open Government Licence