Oaklands Avenue is in Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF31 4ST 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 Oaklands Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 4ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4TD, CF31 5AH, CF31 4TA, CF31 5DT, CF31 4SU, CF31 5EH, CF31 4SN, CF31 4SZ, CF31 4BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF31 4ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 51.9% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 54.2% | 48.1% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 4ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 54.1% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 | 41.1% | 31.3% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -17.1% |
| Good health | 29% | 41.2% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 22% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 4.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 25% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 11.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 25.6% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 97.7% | 98.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands Avenue was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.4% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Oaklands Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 54th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Oaklands Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-04-03 | £248,468 |
| 12 Oaklands Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-02-28 | £186,006 |
| 53 Oaklands Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-06-18 | £352,848 |
| 66 Oaklands Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2023-10-10 | £277,074 |
| 23 Oaklands Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-11-23 | £129,363 |
CF31 4ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maes yr Haul Primary School Broadlands , Ffordd Tirion CF31 5EG | - not rated | 273 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Infants School Bryngolau , Bryntirion CF31 4DD | - not rated | 527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangewydd Junior School Llangewydd Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4JT | - not rated | 625 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Llangewydd Road , CF31 4JW | - not rated | 1,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | Unit 9 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 397 yd | |
| Pimento Deli | Unit 5 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 401 yd | |
| The Dance Centre | The Dance Centre Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 792 yd | |
| Bridgend Carers Centre | Quakers Meeting House, 87 Park Street | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West House pub | West House West House Road, Bryntirion | 577 yd | |
| Penybont FC | Bryntirion Athletic Football Club Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neway Chinese Takeaway | Unit 10 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 394 yd | |
| Finnegans Fish Bar | Unit 6 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 402 yd | |
| Cefn Glas Fish Bar | 60 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 862 yd | |
| Finnegans 'Extra' | Unit 2, Ty Talbot Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 880 yd | |
| New Lotus | 40 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | 8 Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 835 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.