Postcode report
CF81 8JQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CF81 8JQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF81 8JQ is a postcode in Aberbargoed and Bargoed, Caerphilly, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF81 8JQ, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF81 8JQ are safety and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF81 8JQ is based on Caerphilly 003 Census 2021. It covers 5,815 residents, 1,318 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CF81 8JQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF81 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £158k from 63 rolling sales, up 8.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF81 8JQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF81 8JQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF81 8JQ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF81 8JQ
Is CF81 8JQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF81 8JQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF81 8JQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF81 8JQ?
LocaleIQ matched CF81 8JQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF81 8JQ?
The latest median sold price is £158k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF81 8JQ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.