Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

BLACKMILL ROAD, CF32 9YN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKMILL ROAD, CF32 9YN.

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Population

484

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CF32 9YN is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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. Property prices are trending up 28.6% year-on-year.

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

CF32 9YN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackmill Road, 0.6km from Bryncethin in Sarn. Administratively it sits within St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre ward and the Ogmore constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £213k, up 28.6% 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 9YN are sourced from Output Area W00005232 (shared with 16 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 9YN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

2 sales · Mean £ 242,500

Terraced

£ 139,000

5 sales · Mean £ 147,100

Detached

£ 270,000

2 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

Crime around CF32 9YN is moderate at 51 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 offences51
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Vending People Ltd0.5 km
  • Bryncethin Stores0.1 km
  • The Vending People Ltd0.5 km
  • Bryncethin Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox & Hounds1.0 km
  • Fox & Hounds1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Deano's Cafe0.7 km
  • Deano's Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sarn1.9 km
  • Tondu2.1 km
  • Wildmill3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bryncethin Garage0.1 km
  • Wigan Terrace0.1 km
  • Wigan Terrace0.2 km
  • Dunraven Hotel0.2 km
  • Masons Arms0.3 km