Commercial Street is in Aberbargoed, Bargoed and in Rhymney Valley district. CF81 9BT is located in the Aberbargoed and Bargoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Street, Aberbargoed, Bargoed, CF81 9BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF81 9BW, CF81 9BB, CF81 9DA, CF81 9BY, CF81 9BA, CF81 9AX, CF81 9DD, CF81 9BU, CF81 9BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF81 9BT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 42% | 48.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 30.2% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 44.2% | 43.2% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 30.1% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 7.1% | -5.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 26% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 14.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 19.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.8% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 98.6% | 98.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.5% | 37.2% | 29.3% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Aberbargoed and Bargoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Aberbargoed and Bargoed and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2024-10-31 | £73,217 |
| 43 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £62,750 | 2024-10-30 | £62,375 |
| 19 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-07-16 | £130,946 |
| Flat A 41 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-09-28 | £71,872 |
| 9 Commercial Street, Bargoed, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-09-05 | £93,454 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 257 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN | - not rated | 836 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Park Primary School Bargoed Park Crescent , CF81 8PN | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heolddu Comprehensive School Mountain Road , Bargoed CF81 8XL | - not rated | 1,617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Shack Desserts | 18 Commercial Street | 35 yd | |
| Rossi Cafe | 12 High Street | 530 yd | |
| Bourton’s Live Music Café Bar | 15 High Street | 554 yd | |
| The Square Royale | 25 High Street | 554 yd | |
| Fish Kitchen 1931 | 2 Upper High Street | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Duffryn Hotel | Commercial Street | 308 yd | |
| Arthur Balfour Conservative Workingmens Club | Arthur Balfour Conservative Club, Commercial Street | 463 yd | |
| Neuaddwen Inn | Neuaddwen Inn, Bedwellty Road | 530 yd | |
| Emporium Snooker Club Ltd | Emporium Snooker Club, 41b High Street | 544 yd | |
| Murray's Bar | Upper High Street | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Chinese Takeaway | Shop Unit, 2-4 Commercial Street | 42 yd | |
| Aberbargoed Indian Takeaway | 48 Commercial Street | 42 yd | |
| Aberbargoed Fish and Chips Ltd. | Shop Unit, 16 Commercial Street | 42 yd | |
| New Golden Grill | Shop Unit, 44 Commercial Street | 95 yd | |
| Platform#1 Bargoed | Bargoed Railway Station, Station Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NISA Express | 93 Commercial Street | 424 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1 & 2, Lowry Plaza, Hanbury Road | 768 yd | |
| Morrisons | Colliers Walk | 930 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.3% |
| 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 | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.