Merthyrmawr Road, Bridgend, CF31 3NY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF31 3NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53%	53.4%	0.4%	51.0%	2.4%
Male	47%	46.6%	-0.4%	49.0%	-2.4%

Partnership Status

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 3NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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	26.4%	23.4%	-3.0%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.8%	60.1%	4.3%	44.2%	15.9%
Separated	2.1%	2.5%	0.4%	2.2%	0.3%
Divorced	6.5%	5%	-1.5%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	9.2%	9%	-0.2%	6.1%	2.9%

Health

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	60.9%	54.9%	-6.0%	48.4%	6.5%
Good health	25.8%	26.4%	0.6%	33.6%	-7.2%
Fair health	11%	13.5%	2.5%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	1.7%	4.3%	2.6%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around CF31 3NY this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.2%	9.6%	0.4%	18.2%	-8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	5.7%	-3.5%	9.6%	-3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	10.7%	-2.7%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	4.3%	1.2%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	16.4%	6.5%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	52.7%	52.9%	0.2%	33.8%	19.1%
Other	2.4%	0.4%	-2.0%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Indian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.4%	98.5%	1.1%	81.4%	17.1%
Roma	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	97.7%	95.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.3%	3.7%	3.4%	6.1%	-2.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	95.7%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Merthyrmawr Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merthyrmawr Road was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merthyrmawr Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 163rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CF31 3NY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 1/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merthyrmawr Road are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ogwr.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merthyrmawr Road, Bridgend, CF31 3NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF31 3NY

Average Price
£581,848

Semi-Detached
£555,372

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£588,152

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merthyrmawr Road

Average Price
£462,381

Semi-Detached
£525,493

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,935

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merthyrmawr Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
125 Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2025-05-16	£415,657
2 The Chimneys Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2024-10-04	£502,967
110A Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£399,995	2024-10-01	£423,546
132 Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2022-10-26	£638,198
125 Merthyr Mawr Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2022-03-29	£454,126

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF31 3NY

Employment

CF31 3NY 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 3NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	88
Self-Employed	26
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Education	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Construction	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brynteg Comprehensive School Ewenny Road , CF31 3ER	- not rated	777 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT	- not rated	1,037 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Maes yr Haul Primary School Broadlands , Ffordd Tirion CF31 5EG	- not rated	1,267 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW	- not rated	1,456 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA	- not rated	1,698 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Severn Trent Laboratories Canteen	2 Technology Drive, Ewenny	619 yd
Halo Cafe / Caffi Halo	Bridgend Life Centre Angel Street	876 yd
Smoked Out	11 Ewenny Road	980 yd
Blas Da Coffee Shop	Heronsbridge Special School Ewenny Road	1,006 yd
The Link Coffee House LTD	77 Nolton Street	1,067 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridgend Town Cricket Club	Newbridge Fields Merthyr Mawr Road	378 yd
Association Of Bridgend Bowls, Tennis & Squash Clubs Community Interest Company	Bridgend Tennis Bowling And Croquet Association Church Road	746 yd
Bridgend Athletic RFC	12 Ewenny Road	963 yd
Cabo Roche	Cabo Roche Five Bells Road	1,018 yd
The Old Castle Inn	The Old Castle, 90 Nolton Street	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Olympic Fast Food	Ground Floor Front, 100 Nolton Street	1,037 yd
Golden Bowl	80 Nolton Street	1,078 yd
Raj Balti	59 - 61 Nolton Street	1,093 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF31 3NY postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	40.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	40.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	40.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.