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CF81 8NR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CF81 8NR: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF81 8NR 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 8NR, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF81 8NR are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 8NR is based on Caerphilly 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,043 residents, 2,215 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 20% 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 1/10.
For property prices near CF81 8NR, 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 8NR 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 8NR 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 8NR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF81 8NR
Is CF81 8NR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 23/100 (bottom 2% 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 8NR?
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 8NR?
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 8NR?
LocaleIQ matched CF81 8NR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF81 8NR?
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 8NR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.