Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

CAROLINE STREET, CF31 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAROLINE STREET, CF31 1DQ.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1DQ — age 46, 34% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £150k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF31 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Caroline Street, 0.2km from Bridgend in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Bridgend Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF31 1DQ is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (252 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area W00005415 (shared with 71 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 1DQ. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

Crime rates near CF31 1DQ are high at 252 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.

Violence and sexual offences255
Anti-social behaviour175
Shoplifting128
Public order122
Criminal damage and arson61

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Coity Road Stores0.9 km
  • Coity Road Stores0.9 km
  • Sklep U Pauli Ltd0.3 km
  • Superdrug0.1 km
  • Mulligan Community CIC0.1 km
  • + 51 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • The Caeffatri0.8 km
  • Huna Café Bar0.1 km
  • Beat Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Coffee @ 120.3 km
  • Eden Wine Bar/Grill0.3 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.3 km
  • Little Bar on the Bridge0.2 km
  • The Star0.2 km
  • Bridgend Athletic RFC0.5 km
  • The Coach0.5 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Bridgend Balti0.2 km
  • An Khang0.3 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tremains Guest House0.6 km
  • Tremains Guest House0.6 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Wilkinson0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Wilkinson0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgend0.1 km
  • Wildmill1.7 km
  • Sarn3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Nolton Street0.1 km
  • Nolton Street0.1 km
  • Brackla Street Centre0.2 km
  • Cheapside0.2 km
  • Station0.2 km