CF32 9EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Tondu in Sarn. Administratively it sits within St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre ward and the Ogmore constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF32 9EA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 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 9EA are sourced from Output Area W00005600 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF32 9EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF32 9EA.
273
47
£ 39,500 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF32 9EA 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
With 64% social renting, CF32 9EA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF32 9EA. The average age is 46.7. 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 9EA has low crime rates — 22 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- New Garden Restaurant Limited0.6 km
- Rickshaw0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- STEER - The Enterprise Academy0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Best One0.4 km
- Gk Superstore0.7 km
- Kumar Stores0.7 km
- Well Pharmacy - Sarn0.9 km
- FarmFoods0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol ac Athletau Abercynffig0.7 km
- Aberkenfig Social & Athletic Club0.7 km
- The Colliers0.6 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
- Clwb Ceidwadol Abercynffig0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Amasia Food0.6 km
- New Silver Swan0.6 km
- Paul's Chippy0.7 km
- Amasia Food0.6 km
- Opal Den0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tondu0.3 km
- Sarn0.8 km
- Wildmill3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Tondu Station0.0 km
- Tondu Railway Station0.0 km
- Tondu Rail Station0.1 km
- Tondu Bridge0.2 km
- Tondu Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF329EA · Data under Open Government Licence