Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

GARTH MOUNTAIN ROAD, CF34 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH MOUNTAIN ROAD, CF34 0DQ.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CF34 0DQ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £415k reflects the demand.

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

CF34 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garth Mountain Road, 0.5km from Garth in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Maesteg East ward and the Ogmore constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF34, CF34 0DQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area W00005372 (shared with 3 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 0DQ. The average age is 56.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 25%
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

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

CF34 0DQ has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour11
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Little Stars Daycare0.7 km
  • Little Stars Daycare0.7 km
  • Aly's Weighbridge1.0 km
  • Maesteg Celtic Ltd0.3 km
  • Maesteg Celtic Ltd0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • New City0.8 km
  • Moon House0.9 km
  • New City0.8 km
  • Moon House0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Lewis Stores0.6 km
  • Slimming World0.5 km
  • Maddock Kembery Meats0.9 km
  • Mill View Stores0.2 km
  • Garth General Stores0.4 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Cross Inn (Maesteg) Ltd0.7 km
  • Cross Inn (Maesteg) Ltd0.7 km
  • The Garth Inn0.3 km
  • The Garth Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Garth (Mid Glamorgan)0.4 km
  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)1.0 km
  • Maesteg1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Garth Inn0.3 km
  • Garth Inn0.3 km
  • Garth Primary School0.3 km
  • Garth Primary School0.3 km
  • Mill View0.3 km