Heol Tyn Y Garn is in Pen-Y-Fai, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF31 4NZ is located in the Pen-y-fai electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Tyn Y Garn, Pen-y-fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4NR, CF31 4NU, CF31 4NX, CF31 4NT, CF31 4NY, CF31 4PA, CF31 4NN, CF31 4NS, CF31 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 4NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4NZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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 | 25.5% | 24.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 60% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 46.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 18.3% | 14% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 7.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 14.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 41% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 100% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 95.7% | 97.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 97.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Tyn Y Garn was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.7% lower than the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heol Tyn Y Garn has the lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr and the 15th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Heol Tyn Y Garn, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-28 | £389,921 |
| 19 Heol Tyn Y Garn, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-26 | £211,241 |
| 25 Heol Tyn Y Garn, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2022-09-16 | £367,320 |
| 34 Heol Tyn Y Garn, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £186,100 | 2022-02-25 | £227,232 |
| 33 Heol Tyn Y Garn, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-01-16 | £156,943 |
CF31 4NZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF31 4NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School Danylan , Aberkenfig CF32 9AB | - not rated | 498 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyfai C.I.W. Primary Heol Eglwys , Penyfai CF31 4LX | - not rated | 734 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portfolio PRU Abergarw Road , Bryncethin Campus CF32 9NZ | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tondu Primary School Meadow Street , Aberkenfig CF32 9BE | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 1,792 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 | 854 yd | |
| Caswell Clinic | Glanrhyd Hospital Bridgend Road, Pen-y-fai | 854 yd | |
| Ty Teulu | Room 0.6, Ty Morfa Centre Parsonage Road, Aberkenfig | 962 yd | |
| Nottys Cafe | 107 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Inn | 128 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 693 yd | |
| Ty-Risha Alehouse | Tyrisha Inn Pen-y-cae Lane, Pen-y-cae | 775 yd | |
| Aberkenfig Social & Athletic Club | 74 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venh-Ly House | 62 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 1,080 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.