Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

CF31 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF31 1EA.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF31 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1EA — age 40, 44% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CF31 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Bridgend in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Bridgend Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF31 1EA is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (249 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area W00005417 (shared with 18 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 1EA. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian6.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near CF31 1EA are high at 249 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 offences275
Anti-social behaviour183
Public order114
Shoplifting111
Criminal damage and arson66

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Coity Road Stores0.7 km
  • Coity Road Stores0.7 km
  • Be Loved0.2 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Be Loved0.2 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • The Caeffatri0.6 km
  • Poker Dot Diner0.1 km
  • Beat Bakehouse0.0 km
  • Coffee @ 120.0 km
  • Huna Café Bar0.2 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.3 km
  • The Railway0.0 km
  • Nolton Corner0.2 km
  • Nolton Corner0.2 km
  • Cabo Roche0.7 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.1 km
  • Bridgend Balti0.1 km
  • Bridgend Oriental0.0 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • An Khang0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Wilkinson0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Wilkinson0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgend0.2 km
  • Wildmill1.5 km
  • Sarn3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Hill0.0 km
  • Bridgend Rail Station0.1 km
  • Station0.1 km
  • Bridgend Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bridgend Rail Station0.1 km