CF32 8ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynhyfryd, 0.5km from Bettws in Bettws. Administratively it sits within Garw Valley ward and the Ogmore constituency.
For families considering a move, CF32 8ST represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, 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 8ST are sourced from Output Area W00005182 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYNHYFRYD, CF32 8ST House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNHYFRYD, CF32 8ST.
331
41
£ 33,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF32 8ST 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.
Area Character
CF32 8ST is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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 8ST. The average age is 41.3. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF32 8ST has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Kumar Stores0.4 km
- Kumar Stores0.4 km
- MARY MATHA ENTERPRISES LTD0.4 km
- MARY MATHA ENTERPRISES LTD0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Bettws Chip Bar0.4 km
- Bettws Chip Bar0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Newtown Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Newtown Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
- Clwb Cymunedol Betws0.6 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
- Bettws Community Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tondu3.0 km
- Sarn3.9 km
- Garth (Mid Glamorgan)4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pen Parcau0.2 km
- Pen Parcau0.2 km
- Heol Glannant0.3 km
- Heol Glannant0.4 km
- Heol Glannant0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF328ST · Data under Open Government Licence