Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

BRIDGEND ROAD, CF34 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEND ROAD, CF34 0AJ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF34 0AJ 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF34 0AJ — age 50, 46% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CF34 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bridgend Road, 0.1km from Cwmdu Street in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Maesteg East ward and the Ogmore constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF34 0AJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £66k, 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 CF34 0AJ are sourced from Output Area W00005376 (shared with 8 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 CF34 0AJ. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 66,500

1 sales · Mean £ 66,500

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

Crime around CF34 0AJ is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences91
Shoplifting59
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson23
Public order20

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.6 km
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.6 km
  • The Happy Wok0.5 km
  • New Dragon0.3 km
  • Al's Pizzeria0.7 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.5 km
  • Talbot Restaurant0.5 km
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.5 km
  • Iced Cake Parlour0.7 km
  • Maesteg Indian Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • D K Alma Road Store0.5 km
  • Peoples Trading Centre0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Llan Mini-market0.4 km
  • Maesteg Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Wellington0.5 km
  • British Legion0.6 km
  • The Federation Bar0.6 km
  • The Wellington0.5 km
  • Maesteg RFC0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Wilkinson0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.2 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.2 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maesteg0.2 km
  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)0.3 km
  • Maesteg Station0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Cwmdu Street0.0 km
  • Cwmdu Street0.1 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.1 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.1 km
  • The Lamb0.2 km