Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

ALMA ROAD, CF34 9AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALMA ROAD, CF34 9AW.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF34 9AW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 88% 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 155.6% year-on-year.

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

CF34 9AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alma Road, 0.5km from Y Parc in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Maesteg West ward and the Ogmore constituency.

For families considering a move, CF34 9AW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 155.6% 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 CF34 9AW are sourced from Output Area W00005404 (shared with 9 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 9AW. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

10 sales · Mean £ 283,700

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 191,666

Terraced

£ 83,000

1 sales · Mean £ 83,000

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

CF34 9AW has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences36
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime5
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Little Stars Daycare1.0 km
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.9 km
  • Talbot Restaurant0.8 km
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.9 km
  • Iced Cake Parlour0.9 km
  • + 19 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.9 km
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.9 km
  • The Happy Wok0.6 km
  • New Dragon0.9 km
  • Al's Pizzeria0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • D K Alma Road Store0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Llan Mini-market0.9 km
  • Maesteg Mini Market0.8 km
  • Traditional Bakers0.9 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Wellington0.7 km
  • British Legion0.7 km
  • Cross Inn (Maesteg) Ltd1.0 km
  • The Federation Bar0.7 km
  • The Wellington0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Wilkinson1.0 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.6 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.6 km
  • Filco Foods0.9 km
  • Wilkinson1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)0.6 km
  • Maesteg Station1.0 km
  • Maesteg1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Alma Terrace0.2 km
  • Red Cow0.2 km
  • Fairfield Avenue0.3 km
  • St Davids Place0.4 km
  • Maesteg Comprehensive School0.4 km