Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

RUSHFIELD GARDENS, CF31 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHFIELD GARDENS, CF31 1DF.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1DF — age 51, 76% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (51) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 7.4% year-on-year.

home £213,142 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF31 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rushfield Gardens, 0.7km from Litchard in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Coity Higher ward and the Bridgend constituency.

For families considering a move, CF31 1DF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, down 7.4% year-on-year. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area W00005504 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF31 1DF. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

11 sales · Mean £ 161,181

Detached

£ 210,000

9 sales · Mean £ 225,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CF31 1DF is moderate at 62 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences117
Public order41
Anti-social behaviour40
Criminal damage and arson21
Vehicle crime12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Vailankanni Stores1.0 km
  • Coity Road Stores0.4 km
  • Coity Road Stores0.4 km
  • Sklep U Pauli Ltd0.9 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Yummies0.8 km
  • Bridgend Balti0.9 km
  • The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.9 km
  • Yummies0.8 km
  • Bridgend Oriental0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Princess of Wales Hospital Catering0.3 km
  • Princess of Wales Hospital Catering0.3 km
  • The Caeffatri0.4 km
  • Beat Bakehouse0.9 km
  • Coffee @ 120.8 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Coity Castle Inn0.8 km
  • Coity Castle Inn0.8 km
  • Riverside Tavern0.9 km
  • Riverside Tavern0.9 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wildmill0.9 km
  • Bridgend1.0 km
  • Sarn3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pendre0.3 km
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr0.3 km
  • Princess of Wales Hospital0.3 km
  • Pendre0.3 km
  • Princess of Wales Hospital0.4 km