Upper Church Street, Bargoed, CF81 8TH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF81 8TH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.2%	53.1%	3.9%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	50.8%	46.9%	-3.9%	49.0%	-2.1%

Partnership Status

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 8TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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	39.8%	44.3%	4.5%	37.9%	6.4%
Married: Opposite sex	39.8%	35.6%	-4.2%	44.2%	-8.6%
Separated	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	10.2%	11.1%	0.9%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	7.9%	5.5%	-2.4%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.3%	40.9%	-0.4%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	30.3%	30.2%	-0.1%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	15.8%	17.3%	1.5%	12.7%	4.6%
Bad health	10.7%	9.1%	-1.6%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	1.9%	2.5%	0.6%	1.2%	1.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 8TH this area, 34.7% 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 18.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39%	34.7%	-4.3%	18.2%	16.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.9%	11.2%	-7.7%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	14.7%	-2.2%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	6.4%	1.7%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	13.1%	4.8%	16.9%	-3.8%
Degree or Similar	9.8%	18.3%	8.5%	33.8%	-15.5%
Other	2.4%	1.6%	-0.8%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
White	99.7%	98.4%	-1.3%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	99.4%	97.5%	-1.9%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	97.5%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.8%	76.7%	-3.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	26.3%	13.5%	12.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	66.4%	37.2%	29.2%
Christian	27%	46.2%	-19.2%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	1.3%	6.5%	-5.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is Upper Church Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Church Street was 97.9 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.

Upper Church Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 205th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,700

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in CF81 8TH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Upper Church Street are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Caerphilly.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Upper Church Street, Bargoed, CF81 8TH

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF81 8TH

Average Price
£129,890

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£129,890

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Upper Church Street

Average Price
£129,619

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£129,619

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Upper Church Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Upper Church Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2025-07-11	£81,074
8 Upper Church Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building	£86,500	2020-10-30	£116,919
9 Upper Church Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building	£87,000	2020-06-19	£125,285
11 Upper Church Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2017-10-06	£126,777
10 Upper Church Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building	£93,000	2017-08-29	£148,491

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF81 8TH

Employment

CF81 8TH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Retired	48
Part-Time Employee	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Looking after home or family	19
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	11
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	19
Construction	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Education	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN	- not rated	218 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD	- not rated	718 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN	- not rated	821 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Heolddu Comprehensive School Mountain Road , Bargoed CF81 8XL	- not rated	874 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN	- not rated	1,249 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fish Kitchen 1931	2 Upper High Street	243 yd
Rossi Cafe	12 High Street	318 yd
Bourton’s Live Music Café Bar	15 High Street	386 yd
The Square Royale	25 High Street	386 yd
Honey Dots	Unit 1, 63-65 Hanbury Road	400 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Murray's Bar	Upper High Street	243 yd
Emporium Snooker Club Ltd	Emporium Snooker Club, 41b High Street	284 yd
Bargoed Labour Club & Institute Ltd	1a Upper Wood Street	608 yd
Jax #1 Bar	55 Cardiff Road	664 yd
Gelligaer Masonic Club	Masonic Hall, Cardiff Road	665 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy Paradise	1 Henry Street	264 yd
Cosy Fish Bar	1 High Street	304 yd
Bake and Shake	Shop Unit, 8a High Street	306 yd
Platform#1 Bargoed	Bargoed Railway Station, Station Road	315 yd
USA Fried Chicken	Unit, 25 Hanbury Road	518 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road	522 yd
Morrisons	Colliers Walk	678 yd
NISA Express	93 Commercial Street	891 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF81 8TH postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	54.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	64.54 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	64.54 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.