Heol West Plas is in Litchard, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 1PA is located in the Coity Higher electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol West Plas, Litchard, Bridgend, CF31 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 1PB, CF31 1NZ, CF31 1PX, CF31 1PT, CF31 1NY, CF31 1PD, CF31 1PL, CF31 1PR, CF31 1QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 1PA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 49% | 47.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 51% | 52.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 50.2% | 53% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 30% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.8% | 12.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 37.1% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.7% | 81.2% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -0.2% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 88.9% | 85.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 85.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.3% | 76.7% | 2.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol West Plas was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% higher than the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol West Plas has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and the 94th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard 6A Heol West Plas, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2025-04-08 | £318,350 |
| Arosfa, 2 Heol West Plas, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2013-12-20 | £327,483 |
| The Beeches, 8 Heol West Plas, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2009-03-27 | £418,155 |
| Derwen Glas, 10 Heol West Plas, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2007-04-27 | £256,765 |
| The Orchard 6A Heol West Plas, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2006-11-02 | £380,114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 168 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 1,739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coity Primary School Ffordd yr Hebog , Parc Derwen CF35 6DH | - not rated | 1,793 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dragon | Red Dragon Litchard Hill, Litchard | 402 yd | |
| Costa Coffee and Amigo Shop to Go | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 513 yd | |
| Princess of Wales Hospital Catering | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 513 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester Sarn Pub & Grill, Cefn Hirgoed | 1,049 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Drive Thru, Cefn Hirgoed | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackla Snooker Club | Unit 18 Coytrahen Close, Brackla Industrial Estate | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | B, Unit 1 Garth Drive, Brackla Industrial Estate | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Cefn Hirgoed | 932 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.