Rhodfa Mes is in Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF31 5BF is located in the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bridgend. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rhodfa Mes, Bridgend, CF31 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF31 5AE, CF31 5AB, CF31 5EZ, CF31 5EQ, CF31 5AF, CF31 5EU, CF31 5BG, CF31 5AD, CF31 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF31 5BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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% | 53.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 27.1% | 32.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 48.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 28.9% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 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 | 28% | 24.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 14.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 37.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.8% | 95.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95.2% | 93.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 93.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhodfa Mes was 150.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Bridgend Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rhodfa Mes has the 15th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Bridgend Central and the 57th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Rhodfa Mes, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-02-24 | £439,180 |
| 17 Rhodfa Mes, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-05-12 | £449,690 |
| 20 Rhodfa Mes, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2020-04-21 | £528,614 |
| 13 Rhodfa Mes, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-09-16 | £506,818 |
| 31 Rhodfa Mes, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2018-09-21 | £453,690 |
CF31 5BF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in CF31 5BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 564 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryntirion Infants School Bryngolau , Bryntirion CF31 4DD | - not rated | 583 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangewydd Junior School Llangewydd Road , Cefn Glas CF31 4JT | - not rated | 977 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trelales Primary School Well Street , Laleston CF32 0LF | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Castell Bryncethin Campus , Spout Hill CF32 9NA | - not rated | 1,581 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 | 428 yd | |
| Cinnamon | Unit 9 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 499 yd | |
| Pimento Deli | Unit 5 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont FC | Bryntirion Athletic Football Club Llangewydd Road, Bryntirion | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnegans 'Extra' | Unit 2, Ty Talbot Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 399 yd | |
| Neway Chinese Takeaway | Unit 10 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 491 yd | |
| Finnegans Fish Bar | Unit 6 Gentle Way, Broadlands | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | 8 Elm Crescent, Bryntirion | 420 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.