CF35 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Coychurch in Bridgend. Administratively it sits within Brackla East and Coychurch Lower ward and the Bridgend constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF35, CF35 5BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £349k. 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 CF35 5BU are sourced from Output Area W00005315 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF35 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF35 5BU.
295
55
£ 45,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF35 5BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF35 5BU — age 55, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF35 5BU. The average age is 54.7. 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
Detached
£ 349,999
1 sales · Mean £ 349,999
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pencoed1.9 km
- Bridgend4.2 km
- Wildmill4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF355BU · Data under Open Government Licence