CF31 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Bridgend 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.
Within the CF31 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are high (302 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 1EQ are sourced from Output Area W00005415 (shared with 71 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF31 1EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF31 1EQ.
394
46
£ 35,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF31 1EQ — age 46, 34% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF31 1EQ. 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
Economic Activity
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 1EQ are high at 302 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Coity Road Stores0.8 km
- Coity Road Stores0.8 km
- Sklep U Pauli Ltd0.1 km
- Superdrug0.0 km
- Mulligan Community CIC0.1 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- The Caeffatri0.6 km
- Huna Café Bar0.1 km
- Beat Bakehouse0.1 km
- Coffee @ 120.1 km
- Eden Wine Bar/Grill0.1 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.2 km
- Little Bar on the Bridge0.2 km
- The Star0.1 km
- Bridgend Athletic RFC0.7 km
- The Coach0.7 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Bridgend Balti0.1 km
- An Khang0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.1 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tremains Guest House0.7 km
- Tremains Guest House0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Wilkinson0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
- Wilkinson0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgend0.2 km
- Wildmill1.5 km
- Sarn3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bridgend Bus Station Stand 100.1 km
- Bridgend Bus Station Stand 90.1 km
- Station Hill0.1 km
- Bridgend Bus Station Stand 10.1 km
- Bridgend Bus Station Stand 20.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF311EQ · Data under Open Government Licence