Garw Fechan Road is in Pontyrhyl, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF32 8BX 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 Garw Fechan Road, Pontyrhyl, Bridgend, CF32 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8BJ, CF32 8AJ, CF32 8LX, CF32 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF32 8BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.2% | 32.6% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 49.7% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 46.1% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 30% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 17.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 21.1% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 6.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 35.6% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
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 | 98.9% | 98.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garw Fechan Road was 41.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garw Fechan Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 198th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Garw Fechan Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-12-05 | £154,384 |
| 12 Garw Fechan Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2024-07-23 | £90,175 |
| 6 Garw Fechan Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-06-17 | £175,383 |
| 16 Garw Fechan Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-12-02 | £107,641 |
| 4 Garw Fechan Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2020-11-12 | £106,776 |
CF32 8BX 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynyrheol Primary School Heol Llangeinor , Llangeinor CF32 8PN | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 3,413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Betws Primary School Heol Bradford , Bettws CF32 8TB | - not rated | 3,472 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.