CF31 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area on Brackla Street, 0.2km from Tremains in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Oldcastle ward and the Bridgend constituency.
For families considering a move, CF31 1BZ represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (245 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF31 1BZ are sourced from Output Area W00005486 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKLA STREET, CF31 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKLA STREET, CF31 1BZ.
268
39
£ 35,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF31 1BZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1BZ — age 39, 73% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF31 1BZ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF31 1BZ are high at 245 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Extra (Not Petrol)1.0 km
- Wilkinson0.1 km
- Tesco Extra (Not Petrol)1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Wilkinson0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- The Caeffatri0.9 km
- Tesco Cafe1.0 km
- Tesco Cafe1.0 km
- Poker Dot Diner0.4 km
- Beat Bakehouse0.4 km
- + 59 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Motherways Store0.9 km
- Be Loved0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Be Loved0.4 km
- Bridgend community outreach centre0.4 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.5 km
- The Railway0.4 km
- Nolton Corner0.2 km
- Nolton Corner0.2 km
- Cabo Roche0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.4 km
- Bridgend Balti0.4 km
- Bridgend Oriental0.4 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- An Khang0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tremains Guest House0.4 km
- Tremains Guest House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgend0.2 km
- Wildmill1.8 km
- Sarn4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cheapside0.0 km
- Cheapside Aldi0.0 km
- Brackla Street Centre0.1 km
- Nolton Street0.1 km
- Nolton Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF311BZ · Data under Open Government Licence