Wren Close is in Brackla, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 2PW is located in the Brackla West Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wren Close, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 2PT, CF31 2QT, CF31 2PU, CF31 2NZ, CF31 2PS, CF31 2NY, CF31 2LR, CF31 2PJ, CF31 2PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 2PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.8% 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 | 30.1% | 21.5% | -8.6% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 66.8% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 22.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 59.7% | 48.6% | -11.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 34.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 15.1% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 12.9% | 18.6% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 12.2% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 38% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 95% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 93.3% | 96.9% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 96.9% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wren Close was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.0% lower than the Brackla East Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wren Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brackla East Central and the 84th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wren Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2006-08-14 | £405,539 |
| 2 Wren Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £125,950 | 2001-09-28 | £471,256 |
CF31 2PW 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 2PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 234 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS | - not rated | 749 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 1,585 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 | 223 yd | |
| The Two Brewers | Two Brewers Whitethorn Drive, Brackla | 380 yd | |
| The Haywain | The Haywain Coychurch Road | 449 yd | |
| Sawatdee Thai Kitchen | 240 Longacres | 453 yd | |
| Who Cult Coffee and Donuts | Unit 1d, Kingsway Buildings Kingsway, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Deaf Sports And Social Club | Bridgend Deaf Association Coychurch Road | 669 yd | |
| The Cherry Laurel | The Cherry Laurel, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 973 yd | |
| Hunters Lodge | Hunters Lodge Church Acre, Brackla | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | Unit B2 Canolfan, Brackla | 391 yd | |
| Greggs | 1 Canolfan, Brackla | 400 yd | |
| Godfrey Takeaway | 3 Canolfan, Brackla | 410 yd | |
| LLew's Takeaway | 7 Canolfan, Brackla | 431 yd | |
| Greggs Bakery Shop | Unit 7 Raven Close, Bridgend Industrial Estate | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food, 10 Canolfan, Brackla | 429 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.