CF31 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Morfa, 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 1HJ 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 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £162k, 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area W00005413 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN MORFA, CF31 1HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN MORFA, CF31 1HJ.
213
54
£ 35,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF31 1HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1HJ — age 54, 68% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF31 1HJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 129,000
2 sales · Mean £ 129,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF31 1HJ is moderate at 89 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
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Huna Café Bar0.6 km
- Beat Bakehouse0.5 km
- Coffee @ 120.4 km
- Eden Wine Bar/Grill0.5 km
- Natraj Tandoori Restaurant0.6 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Sklep U Pauli Ltd0.4 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- Mulligan Community CIC0.7 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Superdrug0.6 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.7 km
- Little Bar on the Bridge0.7 km
- The Star0.6 km
- Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.7 km
- The Railway0.5 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Bridgend Balti0.5 km
- An Khang0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.5 km
- The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wilkinson0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Wilkinson0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tremains Guest House1.0 km
- Tremains Guest House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgend0.6 km
- Wildmill1.0 km
- Sarn3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cemetery Road0.2 km
- Cemetery Road0.2 km
- Australian Terrace0.2 km
- Australian Terrace0.2 km
- Coity Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF311HJ · Data under Open Government Licence