CF81 (Bargoed) has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.9% for property prices and 6.4% for rental income, positioning it in the 84th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 57.0. The postcode sits at an early gentrification stage, suggesting infrastructure and demographic shifts remain in development phases. Despite flat population growth over five years at 0.0%, rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation, indicating investor activity focused on lettings. These metrics suggest market consolidation rather than rapid expansion, with rental dynamics currently exceeding price momentum.
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- 1Property prices up 3.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.0% per year
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What's changing in Bargoed · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.0 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by demand.
Bargoed (CF81) common questions
Is Bargoed up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Bargoed (CF81) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 19% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Bargoed safe?
Bargoed has a safety score of 93/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Bargoed?
The average property price in Bargoed (CF81) is £193k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Bargoed?
The median monthly rent in Bargoed (CF81) is £730 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Bargoed?
Neighbouring postcode districts include New Tredegar (NP24), Hengoed (CF82), Cardiff (CF11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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