Bedford Road is in Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF32 0BW is located in the Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedford Road, Cefn Cribwr, Bridgend, CF32 0BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF32 0BW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 46.5% | 47.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 53.5% | 52.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 CF32 0BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 26.7% | 26.6% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 55.5% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 42% | 43.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 28.1% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 28.9% | 19.4% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.6% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 33.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 10.4% | 0.8% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| White | 100% | 96.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
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 | 96.2% | 94.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedford Road was 243.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 251.4% higher than the Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bedford Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr and the 30th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bedford Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-05-02 | £228,888 |
| 26 Bedford Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-02-03 | £108,551 |
| 12 Bedford Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2018-05-18 | £242,900 |
| 7 Bedford Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-08-16 | £155,181 |
| 19 Bedford Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2010-05-28 | £165,293 |
CF32 0BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Cribwr Primary School Cefn Road , Cefn Cribbwr CF32 0AW | - not rated | 755 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cynffig Comprehensive School East Avenue , Kenfig Hill CF33 6NP | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pil Primary School Pyle Inn Way , Pyle CF33 6AB | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Afon-Y-Felin Primary School Heol Y Parc , North Cornelly CF33 4PA | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed Hirwaun Primary School Cwrt Y Carw , Margam SA13 2TS | - not rated | 3,967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horse shoes Inn | Three Horse Shoes Inn, 57 Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Cribwr Sports & Social Club | 60 Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Chinese | 58 Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr | 523 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 | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 12.0% |
| Median download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.