Sunnyside Road is in Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF31 4AE is located in the Bridgend Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnyside Road, Bridgend, CF31 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4HZ, CF31 4AG, CF31 4AX, CF31 4AF, CF31 4AU, CF31 4AY, CF31 1JH, CF31 4NJ, CF31 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 4AE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50.6% | 47.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.4% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 39.5% | 37.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 39.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 48.7% | 42.9% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 19.5% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 22.9% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 20.9% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 30.3% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.5% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 94.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 85.1% | 93.3% | 8.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 2.7% | -9.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 92.5% | 8.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 1.3% | -5.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside Road was 345.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.0% higher than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyside Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 16th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sunnyside Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2024-01-18 | £137,142 |
| 30 Sunnyside Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-25 | £226,305 |
| 26 Sunnyside Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-14 | £201,444 |
| 50 Sunnyside Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-30 | £194,527 |
| 34 Sunnyside Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-06-11 | £162,608 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 424 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 725 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 763 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynteg Comprehensive School Ewenny Road , CF31 3ER | - not rated | 1,099 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Nina | 28 Dunraven Place | 160 yd | |
| Apna Bazaar | 46 Dunraven Place | 172 yd | |
| The Bridge Community Hub | 46 - 48 Dunraven Place | 174 yd | |
| Ristorante Il Vecchio | 2A Queen Street | 175 yd | |
| Il Panino | 1 - 3 Market Street | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bar on the Bridge | 3 Old Stone Bridge | 156 yd | |
| Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club | United Services Club, 1 Tondu Road | 175 yd | |
| Wyndham Arms | Wyndham Arms Hotel Wyndham Street | 186 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | Three Horse Shoes Queen Street | 237 yd | |
| The Star | The Star, 17 Market Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Khang | Ground Floor, 4 Park Street | 155 yd | |
| 280 Grammi | 2A Queen Street | 175 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Caroline Street | 193 yd | |
| Ktf gifts | 15 Market Street | 233 yd | |
| Stop Waffling | Stall 14, Bridgend Market The Rhiw | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, 21 Market Street | 272 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Brewery Lane | 421 yd | |
| Aldi Bridgend | Aldi Cheapside | 495 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 13, Bridgend Shopping Centre Brackla Street | 522 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road | 681 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 | 46.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.