Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

CF81 8LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF81 8LE.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 32,700 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF81 8LE 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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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in CF81 8LE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CF81 8LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Heolddu Uchaf in Bargod. Administratively it sits within Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward and the Caerphilly constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF81 8LE 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. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 8LE are sourced from Output Area W00007014 (shared with 9 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 8LE. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 8LE has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences18
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Platinum Fitness0.8 km
  • Top Shop0.2 km
  • Valley News0.9 km
  • Platinum Fitness0.8 km
  • Top Shop0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.9 km
  • The Capel Hotel0.8 km
  • Gilfach Workmen's Club0.9 km
  • The Capel Hotel0.8 km
  • Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ricci's Cafe0.9 km
  • Ricci's Cafe0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ajantha Tandoori0.9 km
  • Best Kebabs0.9 km
  • Cantonese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Happy Paradise0.9 km
  • Ajantha Indian Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gilfach Fargoed1.0 km
  • Bargoed1.3 km
  • Pengam1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sycamore Court0.0 km
  • Heol Pencarreg0.2 km
  • Heol Coedcae0.2 km
  • Beech Court0.3 km
  • Oaklands0.5 km