Underwood Place is in Brackla, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 2LR is located in the Brackla East Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 2005-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Underwood Place, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 2LS, CF31 2AR, CF31 2QT, CF31 2PL, CF31 2PJ, CF31 2PW, CF31 2LU, CF31 2PT, CF31 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 2LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 27.8% | 35.7% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 50.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 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 (88.3%) 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 | 62.6% | 55.5% | -7.1% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 32.8% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2LR this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 42.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94% | 94.8% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 92.1% | 92.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 92% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underwood Place was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% lower than the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Underwood Place has the 21st highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and the 227th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Underwood Place, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2025-08-15 | £222,743 |
| 28 Underwood Place, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-08-11 | £260,754 |
| 16 Underwood Place, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2025-04-11 | £302,820 |
| 67 Underwood Place, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £294,995 | 2024-12-09 | £302,594 |
| 12 Underwood Place, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2024-11-01 | £209,254 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF31 2LR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS | - not rated | 606 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 1,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brackla Tabernacle | Brackla Tabanacle Church & Conference Centre Whitethorn Drive, Brackla | 324 yd | |
| Sawatdee Thai Kitchen | 240 Longacres | 431 yd | |
| The Two Brewers | Two Brewers Whitethorn Drive, Brackla | 516 yd | |
| The Haywain | The Haywain Coychurch Road | 632 yd | |
| The Munch Box | Unit D17 Western Avenue, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Deaf Sports And Social Club | Bridgend Deaf Association Coychurch Road | 851 yd | |
| Hunters Lodge | Hunters Lodge Church Acre, Brackla | 865 yd | |
| The Cherry Laurel | The Cherry Laurel, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit B2 Canolfan, Brackla | 512 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 Canolfan, Brackla | 517 yd | |
| Godfrey Takeaway | 3 Canolfan, Brackla | 524 yd | |
| LLew's Takeaway | 7 Canolfan, Brackla | 539 yd | |
| Greggs Bakery Shop | Unit 7 Raven Close, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food, 10 Canolfan, Brackla | 536 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.