Tairfelin is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 1SW 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 Tairfelin, Bridgend, CF31 1SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 1SN, CF31 1RY, CF31 1RG, CF31 1YW, CF31 1SL, CF31 1SH, CF31 1RL, CF31 1YR, CF31 1RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 1SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.4% | 51.2% | 8.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 57.6% | 48.8% | -8.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 1SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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% | 48.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 27.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 14.7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) 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 | 37.8% | 38.6% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 19% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 1SW this area, 39.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.4% | 39.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 21.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 12.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 95.8% | 91.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 90.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.2% | 76.7% | -26.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 45.1% | 13.5% | 31.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65% | 37.2% | 27.8% |
| Christian | 26.9% | 46.2% | -19.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tairfelin was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tairfelin has the 34th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 208th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 Tairfelin, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2025-05-01 | £70,828 |
| 193 Tairfelin, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-12-20 | £130,714 |
| 186 Tairfelin, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-10-01 | £118,887 |
| 176 Tairfelin, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2021-03-31 | £98,231 |
| 176 Tairfelin, Bridgend, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £3,500 | 2019-10-24 | £4,619 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 806 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 980 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyfai C.I.W. Primary Heol Eglwys , Penyfai CF31 4LX | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 1,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glanrhyd Coffee Shop | Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend Road, Pen-y-fai | 727 yd | |
| Caswell Clinic | Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend Road, Pen-y-fai | 727 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 14A Longfellow Drive, Cefn Glas | 865 yd | |
| Red Dragon | Red Dragon Litchard Hill, Litchard | 932 yd | |
| Costa Coffee and Amigo Shop to Go | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tair Pluen | Tair Pluen Quarella Road | 1,026 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 | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.