Sunnyside is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 4AJ is located in the Bridgend Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 2003-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnyside, Bridgend, CF31 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4AR, CF31 4AF, CF31 4BS, CF31 4AG, CF31 4BW, CF31 4AS, CF31 4AE, CF31 4BH, CF31 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 4AJ 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Magistrates Court Sunnyside, Bridgend, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-03-10 | £546,705 |
| 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 | 551 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 868 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penybont Primary School Minerva Street , CF31 1TD | - not rated | 915 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynteg Comprehensive School Ewenny Road , CF31 3ER | - not rated | 963 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heronsbridge School Ewenny Road , CF31 3HT | - not rated | 995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Cafe / Caffi Halo | Bridgend Life Centre Angel Street | 124 yd | |
| Bridgend Carers Centre | Quakers Meeting House, 87 Park Street | 280 yd | |
| Ristorante Il Vecchio | 2A Queen Street | 322 yd | |
| The Bridge Community Hub | 46 - 48 Dunraven Place | 337 yd | |
| Apna Bazaar | 46 Dunraven Place | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes | Three Horse Shoes Queen Street | 366 yd | |
| Little Bar on the Bridge | 3 Old Stone Bridge | 378 yd | |
| Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club | United Services Club, 1 Tondu Road | 394 yd | |
| Wyndham Arms | Wyndham Arms Hotel Wyndham Street | 396 yd | |
| Association Of Bridgend Bowls, Tennis & Squash Clubs Community Interest Company | Bridgend Tennis Bowling And Croquet Association Church Road | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280 Grammi | 2A Queen Street | 322 yd | |
| Stop Waffling | Stall 14, Bridgend Market The Rhiw | 363 yd | |
| An Khang | Ground Floor, 4 Park Street | 374 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Caroline Street | 377 yd | |
| Wai Chan | 52 Nolton Street | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, 21 Market Street | 490 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 13, Bridgend Shopping Centre Brackla Street | 561 yd | |
| Aldi Bridgend | Aldi Cheapside | 590 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Brewery Lane | 639 yd | |
| Asda Superstore | Asda Stores Limited Coychurch Road | 733 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.