Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

ST MICHAELS ROAD, CF34 9PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS ROAD, CF34 9PA.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF34 9PA 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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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF34 9PA is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 38.2% year-on-year.

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

CF34 9PA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Michaels Road, 0.2km from Maesteg in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Maesteg West ward and the Ogmore constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 38.2% 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 CF34 9PA are sourced from Output Area W00005394 (shared with 4 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 9PA. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 116,000

22 sales · Mean £ 118,863

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 116,666

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

Crime around CF34 9PA is above average at 93 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 offences115
Shoplifting96
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order36
Criminal damage and arson25

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.3 km
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.3 km
  • The Happy Wok0.2 km
  • New Dragon0.4 km
  • Al's Pizzeria0.1 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.3 km
  • Talbot Restaurant0.2 km
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.3 km
  • Iced Cake Parlour0.2 km
  • Go Wild Soft Play1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • D K Alma Road Store0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Llan Mini-market0.9 km
  • Maesteg Mini Market0.1 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Wellington0.1 km
  • British Legion0.1 km
  • The Federation Bar0.1 km
  • The Wellington0.1 km
  • Maesteg RFC0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Wilkinson0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.6 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maesteg Station0.5 km
  • Maesteg0.7 km
  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Maltsters Arms0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Maltsters Arms0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km