Westward Close is in Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF31 4XD is located in the Cefn-glas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Westward Close, Bridgend, CF31 4XD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 4RH, CF31 4XA, CF31 4XB, CF31 4TX, CF31 4TZ, CF31 4UE, CF31 4UB, CF31 4TT, CF31 4JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF31 4XD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 55.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 46.8% | 44.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 4XD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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 | 28.3% | 22% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 56% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 50.9% | 42.9% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.7% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 17.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 22.9% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 26.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 96.3% | 97.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westward Close was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.6% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westward Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 115th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Westward Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-04-23 | £159,429 |
| 6 Westward Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-29 | £173,643 |
| 9 Westward Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-06-30 | £184,418 |
| 7 Westward Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-08-27 | £160,284 |
| 8 Westward Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2019-06-28 | £196,729 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF31 4XD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 76 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryntirion Infants School Bryngolau , Bryntirion CF31 4DD | - not rated | 743 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangewydd Junior School Llangewydd Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4JT | - not rated | 869 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School Merlin Crescent , Cefn Glas CF31 4QR | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Glas Infant School St Winifred's Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4PL | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes yr Haul Primary School Broadlands , Ffordd Tirion CF31 5EG | - not rated | 1,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dance Centre | The Dance Centre Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 651 yd | |
| Snack Attack | 14A Longfellow Drive, Cefn Glas | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont FC | Bryntirion Athletic Football Club Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnegans 'Extra' | Unit 2, Ty Talbot Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 706 yd | |
| Cefn Glas Fish Bar | 60 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 1,014 yd | |
| New Lotus | 40 Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | 8 Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 663 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.