Badgers Brook is in Brackla, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 2QS is located in the Brackla West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Badgers Brook, Brackla, Bridgend, CF31 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 2PZ, CF31 1DE, CF31 1DF, CF31 2QU, CF31 2PY, CF31 2ET, CF31 1HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 2QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.5% | 35.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 47.9% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 9.7% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.6% | 50.9% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 30.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 6.3% | 10.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.1% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 20.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 36.9% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0.4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.3% | 88.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 87% | 87.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 86.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 8.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badgers Brook was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Badgers Brook has the 26th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower and the 151st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 89.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Badgers Brook, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-10-17 | £280,000 |
| 47 Badgers Brook, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £264,950 | 2025-08-29 | £271,276 |
| 5 Badgers Brook, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-21 | £245,623 |
| 37 Badgers Brook, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-10-04 | £238,248 |
| 41 Badgers Brook, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-09-09 | £178,460 |
| Full-Time Employee | 136 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Princess Way , Brackla CF31 2LN | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 714 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School Oak Tree Way , Brackla CF31 2DN | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 1,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee and Amigo Shop to Go | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 540 yd | |
| Princess of Wales Hospital Catering | Princess Of Wales Hospital Coity Road | 540 yd | |
| Atlantic Plastics Ltd | Talis Uk Coytrahen Close, Brackla Industrial Estate | 778 yd | |
| Coffee @ 12 | 12 Derwen Road | 910 yd | |
| Soft Landings Play Zone | Euroschools, Ixus House Ogmore Terrace | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwrsa Club | Great Western Railway Club Staff Association Sports & Social Club Coity Road | 747 yd | |
| Brackla Snooker Club | Unit 18 Coytrahen Close, Brackla Industrial Estate | 778 yd | |
| Coity Castle Inn | Coity Castle Inn, 2 - 4 Morfa Street | 825 yd | |
| Luna Live Lounge | Lava Nightclub Derwen Road | 927 yd | |
| The Railway | The Railway Inn Derwen Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalli Fish Shop | Cavalli's Fish & Chips, 63B Coity Road | 662 yd | |
| Yummies | B, Unit 1 Garth Drive, Brackla Industrial Estate | 855 yd | |
| Good Choice Cuisine | 49 Wyndham Street | 934 yd | |
| USA Fried Chicken | 39 Wyndham Street | 952 yd | |
| LLew's Takeaway | 7 Canolfan, Brackla | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food, 10 Canolfan, Brackla | 983 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Brewery Lane | 1,054 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.