CF81 — BARGOED | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CF81

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CF81 is £154,689, which is 44% below the Cardiff average of £275,506.

Properties in CF81 cost 46.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CF81 have fallen 6.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£267,534	52
Semi-detached	£170,074	125
Terraced	£123,471	328
Flat	£122,500	12
All types	£154,689	570

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CF81

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 6.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CF81 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CF81

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CF81 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Deri Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Fochriw Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Gilfach Fargoed Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed	Other	Not inspected	mi
Heolddu Comprehensive School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,865

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CF81 are 216.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 74% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

216.0 Mbps

Avg Download

39.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CF81 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CF81 — BARGOED

Area Summary

CF81 (BARGOED) offers affordable property prices (£154,689, 46% below national average), low crime (93% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (216 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CF82

HENGOED

£207K

▲ 6.9% YoY

CF83

CAERPHILLY

£238K

▼ 4.0% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CF81?

The average house price in CF81 (BARGOED) is £154,689, based on 570 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 46% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.9% over the past year.

Is CF81 a safe area to live?

Crime in CF81 is significantly below the national average (6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CF81?

There are 11 schools in or near CF81. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CF81?

Council tax in CF81 is collected by Cardiff Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CF81?

The average broadband download speed in CF81 is 216 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 47%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CF81 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in CF81 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 176,865.