Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

MAGAZINE STREET, CF34 0TG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGAZINE STREET, CF34 0TG.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 29,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF34 0TG 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, CF34 0TG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £87k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CF34 0TG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Magazine Street, 0.0km from Spelter in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Caerau ward and the Ogmore constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £87k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0TG are sourced from Output Area W00005277 (shared with 7 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 0TG. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 80,000

3 sales · Mean £ 77,500

Terraced

£ 81,575

4 sales · Mean £ 85,787

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

CF34 0TG has low crime rates — 47 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson20
Shoplifting12
Public order8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • M & V Store1.0 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • M & V Store1.0 km
  • Picton Stores0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Caerau Imperial Unionist Club0.7 km
  • The Navigation Hotel0.6 km
  • The Navigation Hotel0.6 km
  • Caerau Imperial Unionist Club0.7 km
  • Llynfi Coach House0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Adhonik Spice Balti & Tandoori0.7 km
  • Coegnant Cafe0.2 km
  • Adhonik Spice Balti & Tandoori0.7 km
  • Cafe Cwtch0.4 km
  • Caerau Social Centre0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.3 km
  • Filco Foods0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Wendells0.6 km
  • Wendy's Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Wendy's Fish and Chip Shop0.1 km
  • Dragon House0.9 km
  • Express Pizza & Kebab0.8 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maesteg Station2.1 km
  • Maesteg2.2 km
  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dyffryn Hotel0.1 km
  • Hermon Road0.2 km
  • Dyffryn Hotel0.2 km
  • Hermon Road0.2 km
  • Oddfellows Rest0.2 km