Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

MAES GLAS, CF32 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES GLAS, CF32 0AL.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF32 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CF32 0AL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.

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CF32 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Glas, 0.3km from Cefn Cribwr in Cefn Cribwr. Administratively it sits within Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr ward and the Ogmore constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF32 0AL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, down 23.3% 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 CF32 0AL are sourced from Output Area W00005282 (shared with 6 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 CF32 0AL. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 148,225

6 sales · Mean £ 181,491

Detached

£ 162,000

1 sales · Mean £ 162,000

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

CF32 0AL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R Evans Newsagents0.2 km
  • R Evans Newsagents0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cefn Cribwr Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Cefn Cribwr Sports & Social Club0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cefn Chinese0.4 km
  • Cefn Chinese0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Three Horse shoes Inn0.4 km
  • Three Horse shoes Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle3.8 km
  • Tondu4.1 km
  • Sarn4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cefn Cribwr Primary School0.1 km
  • Cefn Cribwr Primary School0.1 km
  • The Graig0.4 km
  • The Graig0.4 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.4 km