Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

CANBERRA ROAD, CF31 1HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANBERRA ROAD, CF31 1HH.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF31 1HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1HH — age 54, 68% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CF31 1HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canberra Road, 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 1HH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, 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 1HH are sourced from Output Area W00005413 (shared with 5 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 1HH. The average age is 53.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

5 sales · Mean £ 116,800

Terraced

£ 89,500

2 sales · Mean £ 89,500

Flat

£ 53,000

1 sales · Mean £ 53,000

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

Crime around CF31 1HH is moderate at 81 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 offences145
Anti-social behaviour81
Public order51
Criminal damage and arson30
Shoplifting21

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • O My Cod1.0 km
  • Bridgend Balti0.5 km
  • An Khang0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • Applegreen0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Fruit Fayre0.8 km
  • Game0.7 km
  • + 45 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tremains Guest House0.9 km
  • Tremains Guest House0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • Apna Bazaar0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Dragon Cafe0.8 km
  • Market teapot cafe0.8 km
  • Apna Bazaar0.8 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.7 km
  • Little Bar on the Bridge0.7 km
  • The Star0.6 km
  • Coity Castle Inn0.4 km
  • Wyndham Arms0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Wilkinson0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Wilkinson0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgend0.6 km
  • Wildmill1.1 km
  • Sarn3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cemetery Road0.2 km
  • Coity Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery Road0.2 km
  • Australian Terrace0.3 km
  • Australian Terrace0.3 km