Merlin Crescent is in Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF31 4QW is located in the Cefn-glas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4PR, CF31 4PT, CF31 4PS, CF31 4QP, CF31 4PY, CF31 4PZ, CF31 4PU, CF31 4QH, CF31 4PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF31 4QW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 54% | 49.8% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46% | 50.2% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 18.7% | 26.5% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 46.9% | -11.8% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 13.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 35.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 36.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 7.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 4QW this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.8% | 28.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 24.3% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 91.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.8% | 94.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 94.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 19.3% | 6.0% | 13.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Crescent was 141.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merlin Crescent has the 17th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 67th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-09-24 | £174,644 |
| 25 Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-09-13 | £240,135 |
| 92 Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-02-13 | £189,390 |
| 45 Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-02-12 | £189,390 |
| 83 Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-10-06 | £192,418 |
CF31 4QW 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 4QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 81 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 387 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 751 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangewydd Junior School Llangewydd Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4JT | - not rated | 873 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 1,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snack Attack | 14A Longfellow Drive, Cefn Glas | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont FC | Bryntirion Athletic Football Club Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 964 yd | |
| The West House pub | West House West House Road, Bryntirion | 977 yd | |
| Tair Pluen | Tair Pluen Quarella Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus | 40 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 635 yd | |
| Cefn Glas Fish Bar | 60 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 641 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 | 98.5% |
| 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.