CF32 0LR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Merthyr Mawr in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr ward and the Bridgend constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0LR are sourced from Output Area W00005255 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF32 0LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF32 0LR.
254
45
£ 48,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF32 0LR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF32 0LR is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF32 0LR. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF32 0LR has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bridgend Town Cricket Club1.0 km
- Bridgend Town Cricket Club1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- JW Tudor Ltd1.0 km
- JW Tudor Ltd1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgend2.6 km
- Wildmill3.8 km
- Sarn5.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CF320LR · Data under Open Government Licence