Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

CF34 0LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF34 0LJ.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF34 0LJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF34 0LJ — age 41, 81% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF34 0LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Cwmdu Street in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Maesteg East ward and the Ogmore constituency.

For families considering a move, CF34 0LJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 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 CF34 0LJ are sourced from Output Area W00005379 (shared with 6 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 CF34 0LJ. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

CF34 0LJ has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order16
Vehicle crime8

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs1.0 km
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs1.0 km
  • The Happy Wok0.8 km
  • New Dragon0.7 km
  • Family Kebab0.9 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.9 km
  • Talbot Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.9 km
  • Maesteg Celtic Ltd0.8 km
  • Maesteg Indian Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • D K Alma Road Store0.7 km
  • Peoples Trading Centre0.3 km
  • Llan Mini-market0.1 km
  • Maesteg Mini Market1.0 km
  • Mill View Stores1.0 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Wellington0.9 km
  • British Legion0.9 km
  • The Federation Bar0.9 km
  • The Garth Inn0.8 km
  • The Wellington0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Katko Mini Market0.4 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)0.3 km
  • Maesteg0.6 km
  • Maesteg Station0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cemetery Road0.0 km
  • Cwmdu Institute0.0 km
  • Cwmdu Institute0.1 km
  • Duke Street0.2 km
  • Duke Street0.2 km