Healthy Close is in Pen-Y-Fai, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 4BF is located in the Pen-y-fai electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 2007-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Healthy Close, Pen-y-fai, Bridgend, CF31 4BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4GJ, CF31 4GL, CF31 4BT, CF31 4BU, CF31 4GH, CF31 4BX, CF31 4DU, CF31 4GB, CF31 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF31 4BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 51.2% | 52.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 47.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 4BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 20% | 25.6% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66% | 57.9% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.1% | 56.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 29.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 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.
In the area around CF31 4BF this area, 7.4% 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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 2.8% | -11.2% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 21.2% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 45.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.8% | 97.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 95.4% | 97.4% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 97.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Healthy Close was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Healthy Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and the 81st lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Healthy Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2025-04-11 | £493,830 |
| 3 Healthy Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £563,000 | 2024-02-26 | £620,301 |
| 5 Healthy Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-09-23 | £570,541 |
| 1 Healthy Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2020-10-23 | £733,022 |
| 4 Healthy Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-12-09 | £575,484 |
CF31 4BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penyfai C.I.W. Primary Heol Eglwys , Penyfai CF31 4LX | - not rated | 235 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School Danylan , Aberkenfig CF32 9AB | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portfolio PRU Abergarw Road , Bryncethin Campus CF32 9NZ | - not rated | 1,700 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glanrhyd Coffee Shop | Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend Road, Pen-y-fai | 489 yd | |
| Caswell Clinic | Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend Road, Pen-y-fai | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty-Risha Alehouse | Tyrisha Inn Pen-y-cae Lane, Pen-y-cae | 1,043 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.