Gilfach Street is in Bargoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF81 8LQ is located in the Aberbargoed and Bargoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Caerphilly. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gilfach Street, Bargoed, CF81 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 8PD, CF81 8NZ, CF81 8NY, CF81 8LU, CF81 8LR, CF81 8WZ, CF81 8PA, CF81 8AA, CF81 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF81 8LQ is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 47.4% | 43.6% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 56.4% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 38.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 35.4% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 (66.8%) 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 | 37.3% | 37.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 29.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 19.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 25.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 23.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 18% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.8% | 96.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gilfach Street was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.7% lower than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gilfach Street has the 17th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 204th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Gilfach Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-30 | £155,441 |
| 93 Gilfach Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2024-11-12 | £185,991 |
| 113 Gilfach Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-08-30 | £70,141 |
| 101 Gilfach Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-23 | £130,429 |
| 111 Gilfach Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2023-12-19 | £66,263 |
CF81 8LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN | - not rated | 152 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 664 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 905 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed Commercial Street , Gilfach CF81 8JG | - not rated | 993 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heolddu Comprehensive School Mountain Road , Bargoed CF81 8XL | - not rated | 1,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricci's Cafe | 46 Cardiff Road | 128 yd | |
| Fireside Cafe Lounge | 24 Hanbury Road | 355 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 6b, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 362 yd | |
| Lucky Strike | 19 Hanbury Road | 421 yd | |
| New Continental Cafe | The New Continental Cafe & Del, 49 Hanbury Road | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargoed Rugby Football Club Limited | 98-99 Gilfach Street | 1 yd | |
| Gelligaer Masonic Club | Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road | 93 yd | |
| Jax #1 Bar | 55 Cardiff Road | 128 yd | |
| Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd | 1a Upper Wood Street | 318 yd | |
| The Capel Hotel | Park Place | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifty-Fifty | Shop Unit, 56 Cardiff Road | 122 yd | |
| Ajantha Indian Takeaway | 50 Cardiff Road | 128 yd | |
| Cantonese Takeaway | 4 Trafalgar Buildings, Cardiff Road | 215 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 3 Hanbury Square | 252 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | Unit, 25 Hanbury Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Colliers Walk | 196 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 349 yd | |
| NISA Express | 93 Commercial Street | 921 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 | 2.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 2.6% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.