Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

GER Y BONT, CF31 1HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GER Y BONT, CF31 1HZ.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF31 1HZ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £295k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF31 1HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ger Y Bont, 0.5km from Litchard in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Coity Higher ward and the Bridgend constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 1HZ are sourced from Output Area W00005502 (shared with 7 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 1HZ. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.1%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,995

1 sales · Mean £ 295,995

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

Crime around CF31 1HZ is moderate at 54 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 offences115
Anti-social behaviour53
Public order34
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson13

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Coity Road Stores0.1 km
  • Coity Road Stores0.1 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Brackla General Stores1.0 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Princess of Wales Hospital Catering0.4 km
  • Princess of Wales Hospital Catering0.4 km
  • The Caeffatri0.2 km
  • Cosy cafe0.7 km
  • Il Panino0.9 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Wyndham Arms1.0 km
  • Coity Castle Inn0.7 km
  • Little Bar on the Bridge1.0 km
  • Riverside Tavern0.8 km
  • Wyndham Arms1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bridgend Oriental0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • USA Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • New Red Lantern0.8 km
  • USA Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Hazelwood Guesthouse0.9 km
  • Hazelwood Guesthouse0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wildmill0.7 km
  • Bridgend1.0 km
  • Sarn2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pendre0.1 km
  • Pendre0.2 km
  • Cemetery Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery Road0.2 km
  • Australian Terrace0.2 km