Postcode Analysis Bridgend, Wales

COMMERCIAL STREET, CF34 9DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, CF34 9DL.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF34 9DL 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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3/10
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Area Character

CF34 9DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

CF34 9DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Street, 0.2km from Maesteg in Maesteg. Administratively it sits within Maesteg West ward and the Ogmore constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CF34 9DL offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 9DL are sourced from Output Area W00005390 (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 9DL. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 295,000

2 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

Crime around CF34 9DL is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences126
Shoplifting96
Anti-social behaviour65
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson26

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.2 km
  • USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs0.2 km
  • The Happy Wok0.2 km
  • New Dragon0.4 km
  • Al's Pizzeria0.1 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.3 km
  • Talbot Restaurant0.1 km
  • Pethau Bach Softplay0.3 km
  • Iced Cake Parlour0.2 km
  • Go Wild Soft Play1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • D K Alma Road Store0.3 km
  • Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.2 km
  • Llan Mini-market0.9 km
  • Maesteg Mini Market0.1 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Wellington0.1 km
  • British Legion0.0 km
  • The Federation Bar0.0 km
  • The Wellington0.1 km
  • Maesteg RFC0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Wilkinson0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.5 km
  • Katko Mini Market0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maesteg Station0.4 km
  • Maesteg0.6 km
  • Maesteg (Ewenny Road)0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Maltsters Arms0.1 km
  • Maltsters Arms0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Maesteg Bus Station Stand 50.1 km