Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

COMMERCIAL STREET, CF32 7RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, CF32 7RB.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF32 7RB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 40, CF32 7RB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £87k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 14.3% year-on-year.

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

CF32 7RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Street, 0.4km from Nant-y-moel in Nant-y-moel. Administratively it sits within Nant-y-moel ward and the Ogmore constituency.

For families considering a move, CF32 7RB represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.3% 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 7RB are sourced from Output Area W00005427 (shared with 8 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 7RB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 81,250

4 sales · Mean £ 88,875

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

CF32 7RB has low crime rates — 32 incidents 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • G Rowe Services Ltd0.8 km
  • Corner Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Cwtch Fach0.7 km
  • londis0.1 km
  • londis0.1 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Nantymoel Hotel0.0 km
  • Nantymoel Hotel0.0 km
  • The Blaenogwr Hotel0.8 km
  • Nantymoel Social Club & Institute Ltd0.0 km
  • Nantymoel Social Club & Institute Ltd0.0 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Brothers’cafe0.8 km
  • The Brothers’cafe0.8 km
  • Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club And Community Centre0.5 km
  • Nantymoel Boys And Girls Club And Community Centre0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Anne's Plaice0.8 km
  • Ruchi0.0 km
  • Ruchi0.0 km
  • Peppino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Peppino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Treorchy4.4 km
  • Ton Pentre4.6 km
  • Ynyswen4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Nantymoel Top Club0.0 km
  • Nantymoel Top Club0.0 km
  • Woodlands Grove0.1 km
  • Nantymoel Steps0.2 km
  • Nantymoel Steps0.2 km