Blackmill Road is in Lewistown, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF32 7HU is located in the Blackmill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackmill Road, Lewistown, Bridgend, CF32 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 7LP, CF32 7LN, CF32 7LR, CF32 7LS, CF32 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF32 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.2% | 34.6% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 39.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 10.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 46.2% | 41.4% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 38% | 10.2% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 13.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around CF32 7HU this area, 31.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 31.7% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.1% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 23.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 96.5% | 94.7% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackmill Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% higher than the Blackmill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackmill Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Blackmill and the 144th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood Blackmill Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-12-06 | £451,334 |
| Swn Y Coed Blackmill Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,450 | 2022-10-13 | £254,282 |
| Pinewood View Blackmill Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2022-10-03 | £207,810 |
| Mountain View Blackmill Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,250 | 2022-09-22 | £166,375 |
| Glenroy Blackmill Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-15 | £211,155 |
CF32 7HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tynyrheol Primary School Heol Llangeinor , Llangeinor CF32 8PN | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws Primary School Heol Bradford , Bettws CF32 8TB | - not rated | 4,040 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Calon Y Cymoedd Betws Road , Betws CF32 8TD | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 4,179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.