This is backed up objectively where Bargoed is ranked one of the most deprived areas in the Caerphilly borough,[1][2][3][4] with parts of Pengam, Hengoed and Gelligaer indexed fairly high in doing poorly in community safety.
The village also has a butcher's shop, a hairdresser; 'Queen of Hair' and a car repair centre, all of which are situated in 'the square', central Penpedairheol.
This was cancelled in around 2012 allegedly due to trouble from locals in surrounding towns and villages drinking excessively at the event.
The carnival used to turn out a great crowd and parades floated throughout the streets ending up at Dyffryn Playing Fields where there was a travelling funfair, stalls and a stage with events including a live band.
Penpedairheol has public transport links to the surrounding villages that include Bargoed, Ystrad Mynach, nearby Nelson and the towns Caerphilly and Pontypridd.