Bradfield Road is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 4HJ 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 Bradfield Road, Bridgend, CF31 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4HQ, CF31 4HP, CF31 4HG, CF31 4HH, CF31 4BQ, CF31 4HN, CF31 4HW, CF31 4BB, CF31 4RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 4HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.2% | 37% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 32.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 16.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 42.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 22.9% | 24.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 20.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 4HJ this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.1% | 32% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 5.7% | -13.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 17.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 22.8% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.5% | 89.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 89.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 88.9% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 5% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bradfield Road was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bradfield Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 162nd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Bradfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2015-05-08 | £103,734 |
| 50 Bradfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2014-12-05 | £101,226 |
| 54 Bradfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2009-11-20 | £93,140 |
| 48 Bradfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2007-08-15 | £62,337 |
| 50 Bradfield Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2006-11-02 | £78,479 |
CF31 4HJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 381 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 384 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangewydd Junior School Llangewydd Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4JT | - not rated | 557 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 681 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Infants School Bryngolau , Bryntirion CF31 4DD | - not rated | 881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend Carers Centre | Quakers Meeting House, 87 Park Street | 395 yd | |
| Halo Cafe / Caffi Halo | Bridgend Life Centre Angel Street | 781 yd | |
| Il Panino | 1 - 3 Market Street | 788 yd | |
| Zia Nina | 28 Dunraven Place | 796 yd | |
| Apna Bazaar | 46 Dunraven Place | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West House pub | West House West House Road, Bryntirion | 252 yd | |
| Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club | United Services Club, 1 Tondu Road | 667 yd | |
| Riverside Tavern | The Riverside Tavern Brewery Lane | 723 yd | |
| Little Bar on the Bridge | 3 Old Stone Bridge | 746 yd | |
| Wyndham Arms | Wyndham Arms Hotel Wyndham Street | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus | 40 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 457 yd | |
| Cefn Glas Fish Bar | 60 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 484 yd | |
| An Khang | Ground Floor, 4 Park Street | 662 yd | |
| Ktf gifts | 15 Market Street | 812 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Caroline Street | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Brewery Lane | 745 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, 21 Market Street | 834 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 | 97.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.