High Street is in Ogmore Vale, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF32 7AF is located in the Ogmore Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, CF32 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 7AG, CF32 7AR, CF32 7BA, CF32 7AP, CF32 7BB, CF32 7AS, CF32 7DH, CF32 7AE, CF32 7EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF32 7AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 53% | 47.4% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 47% | 52.6% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 24.6% | 38.8% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 41.6% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 39.4% | 41.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 20.9% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.7% | 24.9% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.9% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 16.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 25.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.4% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96% 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% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 70.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% higher than the Blackmill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Blackmill and the 180th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 High Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-04 | £144,091 |
| 70 High Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2024-11-29 | £92,943 |
| 76 High Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2024-06-12 | £168,888 |
| 122 High Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2023-12-19 | £85,129 |
| 104 High Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-06-26 | £201,051 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 874 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynyrheol Primary School Heol Llangeinor , Llangeinor CF32 8PN | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 4,572 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogmore Vale Bar & Restaurant | Fox And Hounds High Street | 5 yd | |
| Mandys Café | 15 - 16 High Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Club | 59 - 63 High Street | 25 yd | |
| Corbett Arms | Corbett Arms Hotel Bridge Street | 168 yd | |
| Ogmore Vale Non Political Club & Institute Ltd | 5 - 6 High Street | 300 yd | |
| Ogmore Vale Rugby Football Club | Ogmore Vale Rugby Football Club Tynewydd Row | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Po Wing | 45 High Street | 300 yd | |
| King Chicken | 9F High Street | 374 yd | |
| The Happy Wok | Ground Floor, 8 Commercial Street | 605 yd | |
| Paul's Chippy | 24 Commercial Street | 605 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.