St Michaels Way is in Brackla, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF31 2BT is located in the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Way, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 2BU, CF31 2BE, CF31 2BL, CF31 2BS, CF31 2AU, CF31 2BW, CF31 2BN, CF31 2BQ, CF31 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 2BT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 40% | 37.5% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 45.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.7% | 55.8% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 32.3% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around CF31 2BT this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.5% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 45.1% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 93.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.3% | 93.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Way was 16.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Michaels Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 St Michaels Way, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2024-09-26 | £473,523 |
| 83 St Michaels Way, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-08-16 | £166,367 |
| 79 St Michaels Way, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2023-05-05 | £170,114 |
| 87 St Michaels Way, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-28 | £167,093 |
| 71 St Michaels Way, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-08-30 | £265,213 |
CF31 2BT 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS | - not rated | 406 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coity Primary School Ffordd yr Hebog , Parc Derwen CF35 6DH | - not rated | 941 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School Oak Tree Way , Brackla CF31 2DN | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 1,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 4 | Unit 5, Caitlyn's Business Park Heol Ffaldau, Brackla Industrial Estate | 372 yd | |
| Atlantic Plastics Ltd | Talis Uk Coytrahen Close, Brackla Industrial Estate | 727 yd | |
| Brackla Tabernacle | Brackla Tabanacle Church & Conference Centre Whitethorn Drive, Brackla | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunters Lodge | Hunters Lodge Church Acre, Brackla | 594 yd | |
| Brackla Snooker Club | Unit 18 Coytrahen Close, Brackla Industrial Estate | 727 yd | |
| The Six Bells Inn | Six Bells Inn, 120 Heol West Plas, Coity | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | B, Unit 1 Garth Drive, Brackla Industrial Estate | 913 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 | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.