Fairfield Road is in Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF31 3DU 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 Fairfield Road, Bridgend, CF31 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 3DT, CF31 3DR, CF31 3DN, CF31 3DW, CF31 3DP, CF31 3HG, CF31 3LA, CF31 3HJ, CF31 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 3DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.7% | 50% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 25.7% | 29.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 52.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 31.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 12.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.6% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.3% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 47.4% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 8% | 1.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96% | 94% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 93.5% | 95.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 95.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.9% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Road was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and the 99th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Fairfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2025-10-06 | £232,500 |
| 16 Fairfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,555 | 2023-12-15 | £277,811 |
| 26 Fairfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-10 | £367,335 |
| 50 Fairfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-05-14 | £207,177 |
| 12 Fairfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-02-05 | £303,943 |
CF31 3DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynteg Comprehensive School Ewenny Road , CF31 3ER | - not rated | 308 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School Oak Tree Way , Brackla CF31 2DN | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 1,676 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 | 365 yd | |
| Blas Da Coffee Shop | Heronsbridge Special School Ewenny Road | 383 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 1, Hernston Park Hernston Retail Park, Waterton | 390 yd | |
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Extra Cowbridge Road | 425 yd | |
| Smoked Out | 11 Ewenny Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach | The Coach Cowbridge Road | 528 yd | |
| Cabo Roche | Cabo Roche Five Bells Road | 567 yd | |
| Bridgend Athletic RFC | 12 Ewenny Road | 588 yd | |
| Association Of Bridgend Bowls, Tennis & Squash Clubs Community Interest Company | Bridgend Tennis Bowling And Croquet Association Church Road | 741 yd | |
| The Old Castle Inn | The Old Castle, 90 Nolton Street | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Fast Food | Ground Floor Front, 100 Nolton Street | 710 yd | |
| Raj Balti | 59 - 61 Nolton Street | 765 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 80 Nolton Street | 773 yd | |
| O My Cod | 66 Nolton Street | 824 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 33 Tremains Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 2 Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton | 311 yd | |
| Tesco Extra (Not Petrol) | Tesco Extra Cowbridge Road | 425 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton | 462 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit A Picton Court Retail Park, Waterton | 529 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road | 784 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 | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.