James Road is in Blaengarw, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF32 8BP 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 James Road, Blaengarw, Bridgend, CF32 8BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8BL, CF32 8BN, CF32 8BS, CF32 8BG, CF32 8BA, CF32 8BE, CF32 8BB, CF32 8BD, CF32 8NG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF32 8BP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.6% | 49.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 33.1% | 40.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 39.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 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 | 39.3% | 44.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 13.9% | -5.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 25.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 14.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 22.5% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 98.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.6% | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Road was 89.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% higher than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 130th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 James Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-05-02 | £72,911 |
| 47 James Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2024-12-16 | £134,706 |
| 25 James Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-09-12 | £108,157 |
| 26 James Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2023-11-13 | £110,250 |
| 7 James Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2023-10-18 | £138,621 |
CF32 8BP 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 90 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 3,798 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croeserw Primary School Bryn Siriol , Cymmer SA13 3PL | - not rated | 4,475 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 | 179 yd | |
| Awen Cultural Trust | Blaengarw Working Mens Hall Blaengarw Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEXA Club | London House David Street | 289 yd | |
| The Blaengarw Hotel | Blaengarw Hotel The Strand | 303 yd | |
| Blaengarw Working Mens Club | Blaengarw Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd, 23 - 25 Blaengarw Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 22 The Strand | 303 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 | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.