CF34 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Twmpath-mawr in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Caerau ward and the Ogmore constituency.
For families considering a move, CF34 0BW represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 177.8% 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 CF34 0BW are sourced from Output Area W00005258 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CF34 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CF34 0BW.
241
45
£ 29,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF34 0BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CF34 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 177.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF34 0BW. The average age is 45.3. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 66,500
6 sales · Mean £ 79,166
Flat
£ 60,000
1 sales · Mean £ 60,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF34 0BW has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Picton Stores0.6 km
- Premier Shop0.2 km
- Well Pharmacy0.2 km
- Picton Stores0.6 km
- Maesteg Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dragon House0.5 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Maesteg RFC Supporters Club0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Maesteg Harlequins Rfc0.9 km
- Nantyffyllon Non Political Club0.3 km
- Maesteg RFC0.8 km
- Maesteg Harlequins Rfc0.9 km
- Maesteg RFC0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Milano's Coffee House0.9 km
- Pethau Bach Softplay1.0 km
- Pethau Bach Softplay1.0 km
- Iced Cake Parlour0.9 km
- Go Wild Soft Play0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Aldi Maesteg0.8 km
- Filco Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Wilkinson0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maesteg Station0.9 km
- Maesteg1.2 km
- Maesteg (Ewenny Road)1.6 km
Bus Stops
- The Travellers0.1 km
- The Travellers0.1 km
- Elderbush Inn0.2 km
- Elderbush Inn0.3 km
- Garnwen Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF340BW · Data under Open Government Licence