College Close is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 3DL is located in the Oldcastle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Close, Bridgend, CF31 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 3BA, CF31 3DH, CF31 3AP, CF31 3AY, CF31 3BB, CF31 3BD, CF31 3AS, CF31 3DA, CF31 3DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 3DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF31 3DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 43.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 34.8% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 40% | 46% | 6.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 35.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.2% | 24.9% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 27.4% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 8.8% | 3.3% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 89.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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% | 90.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 90.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20% | 13.5% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Close was 148.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
College Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 61st highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 158.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 College Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-12-12 | £241,219 |
| 4 College Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2013-02-21 | £239,189 |
| 7 College Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2007-11-30 | £231,750 |
| 7 College Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2001-08-10 | £260,507 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 315 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynteg Comprehensive School Ewenny Road , CF31 3ER | - not rated | 576 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 937 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School Oak Tree Way , Brackla CF31 2DN | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 1,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bwyty 31 | Bridgend Campus Cowbridge Road | 142 yd | |
| Blas Da Coffee Shop | Heronsbridge Special School Ewenny Road | 268 yd | |
| Smoked Out | 11 Ewenny Road | 367 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road | 373 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | Castle Leisure Ltd Tremains Road | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach | The Coach Cowbridge Road | 249 yd | |
| Cabo Roche | Cabo Roche Five Bells Road | 340 yd | |
| Bridgend Athletic RFC | 12 Ewenny Road | 399 yd | |
| The Old Castle Inn | The Old Castle, 90 Nolton Street | 470 yd | |
| Bridgend Deaf Sports And Social Club | Bridgend Deaf Association Coychurch Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Tremains Road | 410 yd | |
| Olympic Fast Food | Ground Floor Front, 100 Nolton Street | 451 yd | |
| Raj Balti | 59 - 61 Nolton Street | 474 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 80 Nolton Street | 491 yd | |
| O My Cod | 66 Nolton Street | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road | 373 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 13, Bridgend Shopping Centre Brackla Street | 476 yd | |
| Tesco Extra (Not Petrol) | Tesco Extra Cowbridge Road | 538 yd | |
| Aldi Bridgend | Aldi Cheapside | 574 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 2 Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton | 618 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.