Cae Derwen is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 1PY is located in the Coity Higher electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cae Derwen, Bridgend, CF31 1PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 1PU, CF31 1RA, CF31 1QQ, CF31 1PX, CF35 6HA, CF31 1QH, CF31 1QJ, CF31 1NH, CF31 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 1PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 34.9% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 47.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 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 | 55% | 52.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 18.7% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 38.9% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.8% | 95.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.4% | 91.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 91.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cae Derwen was 31.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Cae Derwen has the 28th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and the 138th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cae Derwen, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-04-28 | £310,585 |
| 6 Cae Derwen, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2019-09-18 | £308,374 |
| 11 Cae Derwen, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £245,500 | 2018-08-31 | £376,006 |
| 9 Cae Derwen, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-02-26 | £353,211 |
| 7 Cae Derwen, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2011-07-21 | £347,358 |
CF31 1PY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyfai C.I.W. Primary Heol Eglwys , Penyfai CF31 4LX | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coity Primary School Ffordd yr Hebog , Parc Derwen CF35 6DH | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 1,961 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 | 188 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester Sarn Pub & Grill, Cefn Hirgoed | 723 yd | |
| KFC | Kfc Drive Thru, Cefn Hirgoed | 723 yd | |
| Costa Coffee and Amigo Shop to Go | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 840 yd | |
| Princess of Wales Hospital Catering | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | K4, Bridgend Designer Outlet Food Court, Cefn Hirgoed | 1,018 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 45a, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 1,018 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | K5, Bridgend Designer Outlet Food Court, Cefn Hirgoed | 1,018 yd | |
| Yummies | B, Unit 1 Garth Drive, Brackla Industrial Estate | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Cefn Hirgoed | 618 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.