CF31 1HB is an up-and-coming urban area on Morfa Street, 0.4km from Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Bridgend Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £333k. 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 1HB are sourced from Output Area W00005416 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORFA STREET, CF31 1HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORFA STREET, CF31 1HB.
353
39
£ 35,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF31 1HB 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1HB — age 39, 72% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £333k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF31 1HB. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 375,000
2 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Terraced
£ 211,497
2 sales · Mean £ 211,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CF31 1HB are high at 182 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
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Coity Road Stores0.5 km
- Coity Road Stores0.5 km
- Brackla Booze1.0 km
- Brackla General Stores0.5 km
- Brackla Pantri Store0.7 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Princess of Wales Hospital Catering0.9 km
- Princess of Wales Hospital Catering0.9 km
- The Caeffatri0.4 km
- Cosy cafe0.3 km
- Exotic Shaad0.8 km
- + 59 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tremains Guest House0.7 km
- Tremains Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Wyndham Arms0.5 km
- Coity Castle Inn0.2 km
- Little Bar on the Bridge0.5 km
- Old Castle0.8 km
- Riverside Tavern0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Wilkinson0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Wilkinson0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Bridgend Oriental0.3 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- LLew's Takeaway1.0 km
- O My Cod0.7 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgend0.4 km
- Wildmill1.3 km
- Sarn3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Coity Road0.2 km
- Coity Road0.2 km
- Bridgend Tesco0.3 km
- Bridgend Tesco0.3 km
- Bridgend Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF311HB · Data under Open Government Licence