Islington Road is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 4QY 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 Islington Road, Bridgend, CF31 4QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4TQ, CF31 4QU, CF31 4QX, CF31 4TG, CF31 4TH, CF31 4RE, CF31 4TW, CF31 4RB, CF31 4TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 4QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.4% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.6% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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% | 32.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 49.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51.9% | 49.6% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.8% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 19% | 18.1% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 7.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 23.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 25.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.6% | 94.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islington Road was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Islington Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 100th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Islington Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-02-16 | £261,122 |
| 4 Islington Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-09-25 | £213,624 |
| 3 Islington Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2015-01-23 | £228,060 |
| 2 Islington Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2013-01-28 | £248,315 |
| 6 Islington Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,500 | 2006-06-16 | £210,388 |
CF31 4QY 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 512 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 723 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangewydd Junior School Llangewydd Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4JT | - not rated | 745 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Infants School Bryngolau , Bryntirion CF31 4DD | - not rated | 895 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 1,035 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 | 530 yd | |
| The Dance Centre | The Dance Centre Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont FC | Bryntirion Athletic Football Club Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 505 yd | |
| The West House pub | West House West House Road, Bryntirion | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Glas Fish Bar | 60 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 712 yd | |
| New Lotus | 40 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | 8 Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 1,056 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.