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Property investment stats for Bargod, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Bargod.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bargod has seen an impressive run in property values, with capital growth over one year of 10.2% and a robust three-year growth of 34.4%. The annualised growth rate over three years sits at 10.4%, suggesting a market that has been anything but sleepy. Affordability stands out, as the price-to-income ratio is 3.9, which is relatively low by national standards and could appeal to both investors and first-time buyers.

Liquidity is reasonable, with annual sales at 70 and properties spending a median 50 days before changing hands. The typical asking price for a three-bedroom house is £170,000, while a two-bedroom flat comes in at £150,000. These figures, paired with moderate asking rents, paint a picture of a market accessible to a broad range of buyers and renters alike.

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Key investment stats for Bargod

Median price per sq ft

£165 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

10.2%

Sales in past year

70

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Bargod

Live prices in Bargod, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£188,498

25% of properties below...

£150,000

75% of properties below...

£250,000

Most expensive property

£720,000

Live listings

66

Median days on market

50

Should you invest in Bargod?

Opportunities

  • The combination of capital growth over one year of 10.2% and a strong three-year growth of 34.4% makes Bargod attractive for those seeking capital appreciation.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 3.9, affordability is a clear strength, potentially supporting continued demand from local buyers.
  • The private rented sector sits in the 66th percentile nationally, indicating a healthy rental market for landlords to tap into.

Risks

  • The degree-educated population is in the 8th percentile and the professionals and managers population is in the 3rd percentile, which may limit demand from higher-earning tenants or buyers.
  • The unemployment rate is in the 76th percentile nationally, suggesting economic challenges that could impact tenant stability or buyer confidence.
  • A high single occupier household rate in the 82nd percentile may point to a more transient or less family-oriented market, which could affect long-term tenancy or resale dynamics.

Outlook

Given the recent surge in values, with capital growth over one year of 10.2% and a three-year rate of 34.4%, Bargod's property market has clear momentum. The relatively low price-to-income ratio of 3.9 and accessible asking prices for both houses and flats could continue to attract a mix of buyers and renters, especially those priced out of larger cities.

However, the area’s economic profile, with a degree-educated population in the 8th percentile and a professionals and managers population in the 3rd percentile, suggests future growth may depend on broader regeneration or employment trends. Rental demand appears solid, with the private rented sector in the 66th percentile, but investors should keep an eye on local employment figures. Overall, the next twelve months look promising for those seeking growth and affordability, though a cautious approach is warranted given some of the underlying economic signals.

Live properties in Bargod

Investment properties in Bargod, Wales

4 bedroom terraced house for sale
On market for 173 days

£180,000

4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Gilfach Street, Bargoed

Slow to sell properties in Bargod, Wales
Slow to Sell

Best places to invest in Bargod

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1CF81-8.8%£163 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.