Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

MORFA STREET, CF31 1HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORFA STREET, CF31 1HB.

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Population

353

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences248
Anti-social behaviour153
Public order107
Shoplifting79
Criminal damage and arson46

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tremains Guest House0.7 km
  • Tremains Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Wilkinson0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Wilkinson0.6 km
fastfood

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