Coity Road is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 1LU 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 Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 1NJ, CF31 1LY, CF31 1NA, CF31 1LZ, CF31 1ND, CF31 1HL, CF31 1LT, CF31 1NB, CF31 1HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF31 1LU is primarily male, with 55.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 44.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -6.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 55.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 6.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 36.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 17.4% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 38.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 15% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 17.9% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 18.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 31.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 92.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 90.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coity Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bridgend Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Coity Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-10-22 | £245,000 |
| 91 Coity Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-02-24 | £209,918 |
| 106 Coity Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,750 | 2022-08-05 | £225,427 |
| 102 Coity Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2022-02-04 | £309,278 |
| 91 Coity Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,500 | 2021-12-03 | £170,371 |
CF31 1LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 823 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 872 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 936 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 1,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee and Amigo Shop to Go | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 644 yd | |
| Princess of Wales Hospital Catering | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 644 yd | |
| Coffee @ 12 | 12 Derwen Road | 656 yd | |
| Eden Wine Bar/Grill | 33 Market Street | 667 yd | |
| Bridgend Oriental | 6A Derwen Road | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tair Pluen | Tair Pluen Quarella Road | 390 yd | |
| Gwrsa Club | Great Western Railway Club Staff Association Sports & Social Club Coity Road | 415 yd | |
| Coity Castle Inn | Coity Castle Inn, 2 - 4 Morfa Street | 586 yd | |
| Riverside Tavern | The Riverside Tavern Brewery Lane | 619 yd | |
| Luna Live Lounge | Lava Nightclub Derwen Road | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalli Fish Shop | Cavalli's Fish & Chips, 63B Coity Road | 179 yd | |
| The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd | Unit 2a Quarella Road | 656 yd | |
| Good Choice Cuisine | 49 Wyndham Street | 669 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 39 Wyndham Street | 682 yd | |
| Bridgend Balti | 27 Market Street | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Brewery Lane | 589 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, 21 Market Street | 762 yd | |
| Aldi Bridgend | Aldi Cheapside | 1,060 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.