Ystrad Fawr is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 4HW 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 Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend, CF31 4HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4JP, CF31 4HP, CF31 4HR, CF31 4HN, CF31 4LD, CF31 4HJ, CF31 4HT, CF31 4RP, CF31 4JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 4HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.1% | 34.6% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 43.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.3% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 36.2% | 43.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 32.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.4% | -4.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 6.8% | 0.9% | -5.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.8% | 23.5% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 24.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.1% | 94.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.5% | 37.2% | 22.3% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ystrad Fawr was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ystrad Fawr has the 29th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 169th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-07-16 | £213,479 |
| 107 Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-21 | £156,238 |
| 83 Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-06-21 | £199,203 |
| 105 Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-07-17 | £189,211 |
| 77 Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-06-26 | £189,577 |
CF31 4HW 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 400 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 457 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangewydd Junior School Llangewydd Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4JT | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Infants School Bryngolau , Bryntirion CF31 4DD | - not rated | 872 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 | 579 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 14A Longfellow Drive, Cefn Glas | 742 yd | |
| Il Panino | 1 - 3 Market Street | 858 yd | |
| Zia Nina | 28 Dunraven Place | 882 yd | |
| Bauhaus Coffee Shop | Ground And First Floor, 9 Wyndham Street | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West House pub | West House West House Road, Bryntirion | 270 yd | |
| Riverside Tavern | The Riverside Tavern Brewery Lane | 721 yd | |
| Bridgend & District United Servicemens' Club | United Services Club, 1 Tondu Road | 732 yd | |
| Tair Pluen | Tair Pluen Quarella Road | 742 yd | |
| Little Bar on the Bridge | 3 Old Stone Bridge | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus | 40 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 260 yd | |
| Cefn Glas Fish Bar | 60 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 302 yd | |
| An Khang | Ground Floor, 4 Park Street | 734 yd | |
| Ktf gifts | 15 Market Street | 874 yd | |
| The Chipyard Bridgend Ltd | Unit 2a Quarella Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Brewery Lane | 735 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, 21 Market Street | 887 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.