Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

VERE PLACE, CF81 8LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERE PLACE, CF81 8LA.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF81 8LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF81 8LA is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF81 8LA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vere Place, 0.2km from Gilfach in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Gilfach ward and the Caerphilly constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF81 8LA 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, 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 8LA are sourced from Output Area W00007137 (shared with 11 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 8LA. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian2.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CF81 8LA has low crime rates — 7 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Pengam Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • Pengam Constitutional Club0.8 km
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.6 km
  • The Capel Hotel0.8 km
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank1.0 km
  • Valley News0.6 km
  • Jayne's Mother and Baby Bank1.0 km
  • Valley News0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pengam Curry Ltd0.7 km
  • Pengam Curry Ltd0.7 km
  • Brunchies0.9 km
  • Brunchies0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Pengam Tuck Shop0.6 km
  • Pengam Tuck Shop0.6 km
  • Hong Kong Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Lung Wah0.3 km
  • Hong Kong Fish Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pengam0.7 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed0.9 km
  • Bargoed1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Gwerthonor Place0.1 km
  • Gwerthonor Place0.1 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed Primary School0.1 km
  • The Gwerthonor0.3 km
  • The Gwerthonor0.4 km