Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

CF31 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF31 1BL.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF31 1BL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CF31 1BL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr in Bridgend. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bridgend Central ward and the Bridgend constituency.

The people who live in CF31 1BL are typical of residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are high (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area W00005415 (shared with 71 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 1BL. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime rates near CF31 1BL are high at 231 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 offences274
Anti-social behaviour162
Shoplifting121
Public order114
Criminal damage and arson69

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Coity Road Stores0.9 km
  • Coity Road Stores0.9 km
  • Be Loved0.2 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Be Loved0.2 km
  • + 53 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

62 nearby
  • The Caeffatri0.7 km
  • Poker Dot Diner0.2 km
  • Beat Bakehouse0.2 km
  • Coffee @ 120.2 km
  • Huna Café Bar0.2 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.4 km
  • The Railway0.2 km
  • Nolton Corner0.1 km
  • Nolton Corner0.1 km
  • Cabo Roche0.5 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.2 km
  • Bridgend Balti0.2 km
  • Bridgend Oriental0.2 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • An Khang0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Wilkinson0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Wilkinson0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tremains Guest House0.5 km
  • Tremains Guest House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgend0.0 km
  • Wildmill1.6 km
  • Sarn3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Station0.1 km
  • Bridgend Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bridgend Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bridgend Rail Station0.1 km
  • Nolton Street0.1 km