Elder Street is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 1EU is located in the Bridgend Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elder Street, Bridgend, CF31 1EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 1ET, CF31 1EJ, CF31 1EF, CF31 1EX, CF31 1ED, CF31 1DN, CF31 1DW, CF31 1DQ, CF31 1LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 1EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF31 1EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 43.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 24.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -20.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 18% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 32.2% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 37.1% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 20.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF31 1EU this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 30.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 15.4% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 24.4% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 10.7% | 5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 89.3% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 85.5% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 6.1% | -8.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 85.3% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 1.3% | -6.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elder Street was 1663.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 849.1% higher than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elder Street has the highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 699.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elder Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2009-10-12 | £121,008 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 453 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 898 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynteg Comprehensive School Ewenny Road , CF31 3ER | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huna Café Bar | Not Official Snn Rear Of 3 To 11 Elder Street | 46 yd | |
| Colosseo | Ground Floor, 14 Wyndham Street | 53 yd | |
| Corvo Lounge | 7 Adare Street | 56 yd | |
| Natraj Tandoori Restaurant | 16 Wyndham Street | 60 yd | |
| Bauhaus Coffee Shop | Ground And First Floor, 9 Wyndham Street | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Arms | Wyndham Arms Hotel Wyndham Street | 100 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 17 Market Street | 102 yd | |
| The Phoenix | The Phoenix Wyndham Street | 108 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | Three Horse Shoes Queen Street | 151 yd | |
| Nolton Corner | 4 Nolton Street | 151 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 15 Adare Street | 11 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Caroline Street | 89 yd | |
| Ktf gifts | 15 Market Street | 102 yd | |
| Bridgend Balti | 27 Market Street | 147 yd | |
| 280 Grammi | 2A Queen Street | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, 21 Market Street | 110 yd | |
| Aldi Bridgend | Aldi Cheapside | 311 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Brewery Lane | 363 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 13, Bridgend Shopping Centre Brackla Street | 406 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road | 520 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.