The Willows is in Brackla, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 2HD is located in the Brackla West Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Willows, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 2HA, CF31 2EX, CF31 2EY, CF31 2HS, CF31 2HP, CF31 2HB, CF31 2EU, CF31 2HZ, CF31 2EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 2HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF31 2HD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.2% | 24.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 51.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7% | 11.8% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 39.6% | 8.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 18.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 24.1% | 21.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.8% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 27.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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% | 95.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 95.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Willows was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% higher than the Brackla East Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Willows has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brackla East Central and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Willows, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-01-04 | £343,328 |
| 23 The Willows, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-12-07 | £336,235 |
| 20 The Willows, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-04-19 | £343,664 |
| 21 The Willows, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2022-10-11 | £334,653 |
| 24 The Willows, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-10-19 | £282,449 |
CF31 2HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF31 2HD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 49% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 597 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School Oak Tree Way , Brackla CF31 2DN | - not rated | 600 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 697 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 1,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Two Brewers | Two Brewers Whitethorn Drive, Brackla | 377 yd | |
| The Haywain | The Haywain Coychurch Road | 506 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | Castle Leisure Ltd Tremains Road | 548 yd | |
| Brackla Tabernacle | Brackla Tabanacle Church & Conference Centre Whitethorn Drive, Brackla | 563 yd | |
| Soft Landings Play Zone | Euroschools, Ixus House Ogmore Terrace | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Deaf Sports And Social Club | Bridgend Deaf Association Coychurch Road | 484 yd | |
| Coity Castle Inn | Coity Castle Inn, 2 - 4 Morfa Street | 835 yd | |
| The Railway | The Railway Inn Derwen Road | 859 yd | |
| Luna Live Lounge | Lava Nightclub Derwen Road | 860 yd | |
| Nolton Corner | 4 Nolton Street | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLew's Takeaway | 7 Canolfan, Brackla | 354 yd | |
| Godfrey Takeaway | 3 Canolfan, Brackla | 365 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 Canolfan, Brackla | 370 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit B2 Canolfan, Brackla | 375 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Tremains Road | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food, 10 Canolfan, Brackla | 358 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road | 726 yd | |
| Aldi Bridgend | Aldi Cheapside | 787 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 13, Bridgend Shopping Centre Brackla Street | 866 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, 21 Market Street | 1,029 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.