C+
Liveable Score

Passable Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCaerphilly
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
About the national average.
Vibe
🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Gilfach showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Gilfach boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Bargoed

town

C+

1.3 km away

Cefn Fforest

suburb

C+

1.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Plentiful
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Plentiful
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Plentiful

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Plentiful

Transport Links

train
Gilfach Fargoed
Train
train
Bargoed
Train
train
Pengam
Train
train
Hengoed
Train
train
Brithdir
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Ysgol Bro Sannan
Lewis School Pengam
Blackwood Comprehensive School
Cefn Fforest Primary School

Gilfach House Prices

The average house price in Gilfach is £151,167, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Gilfach house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Gilfach graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£151,167

Detached house prices

£302,458

Semi-detached house prices

£187,917

Terraced house prices

£138,125

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilfach a nice place to live?

Gilfach is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Gilfach?

Gilfach has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 78 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and about average for Caerphilly.

What are the demographics of Gilfach?

The majority of residents in Gilfach identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (58%).