Whitethorn Drive is in Brackla, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 2PQ is located in the Brackla West Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitethorn Drive, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 2PS, CF31 2ST, CF31 2PW, CF31 2SS, CF31 2PU, CF31 2PT, CF31 2AT, CF31 2SR, CF31 2HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 2PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 54.3% | 49.1% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.9% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 29.4% | 25.7% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 43.6% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 15.8% | 17.5% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 27.8% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 97.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
In this area, 88.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 88.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 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 | 92.9% | 88.4% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitethorn Drive was 338.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 848.1% higher than the Brackla East Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Whitethorn Drive has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brackla East Central and the 18th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-11-15 | £323,131 |
| Ty Melyn Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2022-02-03 | £275,990 |
| 2 Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2018-06-22 | £362,842 |
| Ty Coed Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-07-08 | £274,251 |
| 2 Whitethorn Drive, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2015-01-07 | £327,306 |
CF31 2PQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 65 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS | - not rated | 710 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 965 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 1,529 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 | 4 yd | |
| The Two Brewers | Two Brewers Whitethorn Drive, Brackla | 198 yd | |
| The Haywain | The Haywain Coychurch Road | 409 yd | |
| Sawatdee Thai Kitchen | 240 Longacres | 672 yd | |
| Who Cult Coffee and Donuts | Unit 1d, Kingsway Buildings Kingsway, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Deaf Sports And Social Club | Bridgend Deaf Association Coychurch Road | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit B2 Canolfan, Brackla | 190 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 Canolfan, Brackla | 196 yd | |
| Godfrey Takeaway | 3 Canolfan, Brackla | 203 yd | |
| LLew's Takeaway | 7 Canolfan, Brackla | 220 yd | |
| Greggs Bakery Shop | Unit 7 Raven Close, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food, 10 Canolfan, Brackla | 217 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.