Town Pop. 7,854

Living in Bargod: Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bargod comes out at 66/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 68/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 6 places in the CF81 postcode district.

No category drops below 46/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 5 points above the CF81 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the CF81 district's 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF81 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 176 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 58 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 38 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 73 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heol Caradoc 27 crimes
  2. 2 Park View 23 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
68
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26.6 mi
Lydney & District Hospital29.7 mi
Southmead Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust10.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km
GP capacity1,399 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
73
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 164 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed3.7%Retired23.3%Student4.2%Other inactive19.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.7%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary41.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership62.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26
A £1,304
B £1,521
C £1,739
D £1,956
E £2,391
F £2,825
G £3,260
H £3,912
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
60
Gilfach Fargoed 0.3 mi
Bargoed 0.5 mi
Pengam 1.1 mi
J30 M4 10.6 mi
J32 M4 10.7 mi
J27 M4 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 44
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £149,500 28
Terraced £132,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£107k £135k £164k £192k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Aberbargoed 60 0.6 mi away ⇄
Pen-pedair-heol 59 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tir-y-berth and Glan-y-nant 64 1.4 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 1.6 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 1.8 mi away ⇄
Argoed 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gelligaer 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Deri 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
New Tredegar 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bargod a nice place to live?

Yes, Bargod is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Bargod is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bargod?

Bargod is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 441 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Bargod?

The current median house price in Bargod is £149,500, around 48% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £132,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 31%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Bargod

CF81 61 ⇄

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