CF32 8ZR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Tremains in Bridgend. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Oldcastle ward and the Bridgend constituency.
CF32 8ZR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8ZR are sourced from Output Area W00005489 (shared with 450 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF32 8ZR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF32 8ZR.
266
33
£ 35,600 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF32 8ZR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF32 8ZR has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF32 8ZR. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CF32 8ZR is above average at 104 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Extra (Not Petrol)0.9 km
- Tesco Extra (Not Petrol)0.9 km
- Wilkinson0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Wilkinson0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- The Caeffatri0.9 km
- Tesco Cafe0.9 km
- Tesco Cafe0.9 km
- Huna Café Bar0.5 km
- Beat Bakehouse0.5 km
- + 61 more
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- Halfords Superstore1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Sklep U Pauli Ltd0.5 km
- Superdrug0.5 km
- Well Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 59 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club0.7 km
- Little Bar on the Bridge0.7 km
- The Star0.6 km
- Bridgend Athletic RFC0.6 km
- The Coach0.5 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Bridgend Balti0.6 km
- An Khang0.7 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- LLew's Takeaway0.8 km
- The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd0.6 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tremains Guest House0.2 km
- Tremains Guest House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridgend0.4 km
- Wildmill1.8 km
- Sarn4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Bingo0.1 km
- Castle Bingo0.1 km
- Castle Bingo0.2 km
- Heol Dwyrain0.2 km
- Heol Dwyrain0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF328ZR · Data under Open Government Licence