Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

MOUNT PLEASANT, CF32 8AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT PLEASANT, CF32 8AL.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF32 8AL 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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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF32 8AL — age 43, 87% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF32 8AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mount Pleasant, 0.4km from Blaengarw in Blaengarw. Administratively it sits within Garw Valley ward and the Ogmore constituency.

For families considering a move, CF32 8AL represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8AL are sourced from Output Area W00005194 (shared with 4 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 8AL. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,500

4 sales · Mean £ 107,750

Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

Semi-Detached

£ 82,500

4 sales · Mean £ 90,125

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

CF32 8AL has low crime rates — 33 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bryn Stores0.8 km
  • Strand News0.1 km
  • Bryn Stores0.8 km
  • Strand News0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • WEXA Club0.2 km
  • WEXA Club0.2 km
  • Clwb Gweithwyr Blaengarw0.2 km
  • The Blaengarw Hotel0.1 km
  • Blaengarw Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Ymddiriedolaeth Ddiwylliannol Awen0.2 km
  • Awen Cultural Trust0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Valley0.1 km
  • Golden Valley0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maesteg4.7 km
  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)4.8 km
  • Maesteg Station5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Blaengarw Hotel0.1 km
  • Blaengarw Hotel0.1 km
  • Cross Street0.2 km
  • Cross Street0.2 km
  • Blaengarw Community Centre0.2 km