CF31 1HD is an up-and-coming urban area on Morfa Street, 0.5km from Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Bridgend Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.
For families considering a move, CF31 1HD represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 133 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.0% 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 1HD are sourced from Output Area W00005416 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORFA STREET, CF31 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORFA STREET, CF31 1HD.
353
39
£ 35,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF31 1HD 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 1HD — 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 £175k. Property prices are trending up 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF31 1HD. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 153,225
16 sales · Mean £ 148,318
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
13 sales · Mean £ 168,615
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF31 1HD is above average at 133 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
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Lucky Star0.9 km
- O My Cod0.9 km
- Olympic Fast Food1.0 km
- Bridgend Balti0.5 km
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Amasia Mart0.9 km
- Applegreen0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- Fruit Fayre0.7 km
- + 55 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tremains Guest House0.8 km
- Tremains Guest House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Apna Bazaar0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Dragon Cafe0.7 km
- Market teapot cafe0.7 km
- Apna Bazaar0.7 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.7 km
- Little Bar on the Bridge0.7 km
- The Star0.6 km
- Coity Castle Inn0.3 km
- Wyndham Arms0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Wilkinson0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Wilkinson0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgend0.5 km
- Wildmill1.2 km
- Sarn3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coity Road0.2 km
- Coity Road0.3 km
- Cemetery Road0.3 km
- Cemetery Road0.4 km
- Australian Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF311HD · Data under Open Government Licence