Golwg Y Fro, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2HW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 2HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	51%	0.3%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49.3%	49%	-0.3%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 2HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72% 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	25.2%	16.6%	-8.6%	37.9%	-21.3%
Married: Opposite sex	65.6%	72%	6.4%	44.2%	27.8%
Separated	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	4.4%	3.9%	-0.5%	9.1%	-5.2%
Widowed	4.8%	6.8%	2.0%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

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	51.8%	49%	-2.8%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	32.7%	34.5%	1.8%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	12%	12.5%	0.5%	12.7%	-0.2%
Bad health	2.8%	3.5%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	8.1%	10.8%	2.7%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	8.9%	-2.2%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23%	13.4%	-9.6%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	3.6%	-1.2%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	21%	6.2%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	36.7%	40.3%	3.6%	33.8%	6.5%
Other	1.5%	2%	0.5%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	2.9%	2.9%	3.1%	-0.2%
Pakistani	1.1%	5.5%	4.4%	2.7%	2.8%
Other Asian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
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	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.4%	89.6%	-4.8%	81.4%	8.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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%	94.8%	-1.0%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	3.2%	0.7%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	95.1%	-0.7%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.3%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.9%	76.7%	19.2%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	3.2%	13.5%	-10.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.3%	37.2%	-7.9%
Christian	61.2%	46.2%	15.0%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Golwg Y Fro Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golwg Y Fro was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.3% higher than the Brackla East Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Golwg Y Fro has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brackla East Central and the 174th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£39,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CF31 2HW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 4/10 (below average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Golwg Y Fro are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bridgend.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Golwg Y Fro, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2HW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF31 2HW

Average Price
£444,020

Semi-Detached
£448,450

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£439,590

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Golwg Y Fro

Average Price
£447,776

Semi-Detached
£470,022

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£436,653

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Golwg Y FroStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Golwg Y Fro, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-05-16	£415,657
3 Golwg Y Fro, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	1999-11-12	£457,649
2 Golwg Y Fro, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	1998-07-24	£470,022

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF31 2HW

Employment

CF31 2HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	142
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	26
Student (economically inactive)	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	21
Manufacturing	16
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School Oak Tree Way , Brackla CF31 2DN	- not rated	468 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD	- not rated	854 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN	- not rated	942 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS	- not rated	1,089 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT	- not rated	1,138 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Haywain	The Haywain Coychurch Road	220 yd
The Two Brewers	Two Brewers Whitethorn Drive, Brackla	225 yd
Brackla Tabernacle	Brackla Tabanacle Church & Conference Centre Whitethorn Drive, Brackla	411 yd
Castle Bingo	Castle Leisure Ltd Tremains Road	626 yd
Asda Cafe	Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road	810 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridgend Deaf Sports And Social Club	Bridgend Deaf Association Coychurch Road	259 yd
The Coach	The Coach Cowbridge Road	999 yd
Nolton Corner	4 Nolton Street	1,077 yd
Cabo Roche	Cabo Roche Five Bells Road	1,079 yd
Coity Castle Inn	Coity Castle Inn, 2 - 4 Morfa Street	1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut Delivery	Unit B2 Canolfan, Brackla	260 yd
Greggs	1 Canolfan, Brackla	267 yd
Godfrey Takeaway	3 Canolfan, Brackla	273 yd
LLew's Takeaway	7 Canolfan, Brackla	287 yd
Greggs Bakery Shop	Unit 7 Raven Close, Bridgend Industrial Estate	613 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Co-operative Group	The Co-operative Food, 10 Canolfan, Brackla	290 yd
Asda Superstore	Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road	810 yd
Aldi Bridgend	Aldi Cheapside	933 yd
Iceland	Unit 13, Bridgend Shopping Centre Brackla Street	975 yd
Tesco Extra (Not Petrol)	Tesco Extra Cowbridge Road	1,004 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF31 2HW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.58 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.58 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.