Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

HEOL CASTELL, CF32 0BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL CASTELL, CF32 0BH.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF32 0BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF32 0BH — age 40, 72% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 30.3% year-on-year.

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

CF32 0BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Castell, 0.2km from Cefn Cribwr in Cefn Cribwr. Administratively it sits within Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr ward and the Ogmore constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.3% 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 CF32 0BH are sourced from Output Area W00005281 (shared with 5 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 CF32 0BH. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 151,975

4 sales · Mean £ 153,737

Terraced

£ 191,250

1 sales · Mean £ 191,250

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

CF32 0BH has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Other crime3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • R Evans Newsagents0.3 km
  • R Evans Newsagents0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cefn Cribwr Sports & Social Club0.1 km
  • Cefn Cribwr Sports & Social Club0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cefn Chinese0.1 km
  • Cefn Chinese0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Three Horse shoes Inn0.1 km
  • Three Horse shoes Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pyle3.3 km
  • Tondu4.5 km
  • Sarn4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Three Horseshoes0.1 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.1 km
  • Farmers Arms0.2 km
  • Farmers Arms0.2 km
  • Cefn Cribwr Primary School0.5 km