The Strand is in Blaengarw, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF32 8AA is located in the Garw Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Strand, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8AG, CF32 8AB, CF32 8AL, CF32 8AF, CF32 8BD, CF32 8AU, CF32 8AD, CF32 8BE, CF32 8AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF32 8AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.3% | 52.4% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 47.6% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 33.2% | 38.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 41.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 43.2% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 27.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 22.3% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 19% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 20.7% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 19% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 99% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Strand was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Strand has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.2%.
Households in this area have a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 The Strand, Bridgend, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2025-01-14 | £104,620 |
| 28 The Strand, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2022-10-14 | £88,611 |
| 43 The Strand, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2022-04-06 | £99,090 |
| 38 The Strand, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-01-19 | £73,024 |
| 40 The Strand, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2019-11-04 | £66,555 |
CF32 8AA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 3,979 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croeserw Primary School Bryn Siriol , Cymmer SA13 3PL | - not rated | 4,214 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 4,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garw Valley Cafe | Cafe, The Charter Church Street | 212 yd | |
| Awen Cultural Trust | Blaengarw Working Mens Hall Blaengarw Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blaengarw Hotel | Blaengarw Hotel The Strand | 8 yd | |
| WEXA Club | London House David Street | 167 yd | |
| Blaengarw Working Mens Club | Blaengarw Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd, 23 - 25 Blaengarw Road | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 22 The Strand | 8 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 | 84.6% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 228.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 228.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 45.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.