Commercial Street is in Gilfach, Bargoed and in Caerphilly district. CF81 8JF is located in the Gilfach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Street, Gilfach, Bargoed, CF81 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 8JG, CF81 8JL, CF81 8JH, CF81 8JJ, CF81 8JD, CF81 8JN, CF81 8LL, CF81 8JB, CF81 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF81 8JF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 48.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.7% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF81 8JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 42.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 34.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.3% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 40.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 27% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 19.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF81 8JF this area, 36.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 36.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 8.9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.2% lower than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 124th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butters Bar Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-20 | £132,919 |
| 7 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-10-11 | £287,382 |
| Butters Bar Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-02-02 | £238,652 |
| 11 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2005-09-08 | £149,664 |
| 11 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2005-06-03 | £126,610 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed Commercial Street , Gilfach CF81 8JG | - not rated | 89 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilfach Fargoed Primary School Vere Street , Gilfach CF81 8LB | - not rated | 244 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis School Pengam Gilfach , CF81 8LJ | - not rated | 823 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN | - not rated | 854 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glanynant Learning Centre (PRU) Hanbury Street , Glanynant NP12 3XP | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengam Curry Ltd | Britannia House, Pengam Road | 829 yd | |
| Katie's Cafe | Unit 14, St Margarets Park, Pengam Road | 966 yd | |
| Harveys Cafe & Take Away | Unit 29-30, Bowen Industrial Estate | 967 yd | |
| Dark Arts Kitchen | Unit 27 Bowen Industrial Estate, Aberbargoed | 983 yd | |
| Ricci's Cafe | 46 Cardiff Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butters Bar | Commercial Street | 1 yd | |
| Gilfach Workmen's Club | 85-89 Park Place | 391 yd | |
| The Capel Hotel | Park Place | 529 yd | |
| Bargoed Rugby Football Club Limited | 98-99 Gilfach Street | 906 yd | |
| Gelligaer Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Wah | 11 Commercial Street | 1 yd | |
| Hong Kong Fish Bar | 136 Park Place | 200 yd | |
| Pengam Tuck Shop 2 | 1a Pengam Street | 1,006 yd | |
| Fifty-Fifty | Shop Unit, 56 Cardiff Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Ajantha Indian Takeaway | 50 Cardiff Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Colliers Walk | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.