Cuckoo Street, Pantygog, Bridgend, CF32 8DR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF32 8DR is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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	49.3%	45.5%	-3.8%	51.0%	-5.5%
Male	50.7%	54.5%	3.8%	49.0%	5.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CF32 8DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.2%	43.1%	7.9%	37.9%	5.2%
Married: Opposite sex	44.3%	38.5%	-5.8%	44.2%	-5.7%
Separated	2.5%	2.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	11.9%	9.6%	-2.3%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	6.1%	6.7%	0.6%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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	43.4%	44.6%	1.2%	48.4%	-3.8%
Good health	29%	35.6%	6.6%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	15.9%	13.1%	-2.8%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	9.7%	6%	-3.7%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	2.1%	0.7%	-1.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.4%	26.6%	-7.8%	18.2%	8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	11.2%	-1.1%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.3%	14.1%	-5.2%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	6.2%	2.1%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	19.9%	8.0%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	20.7%	6.8%	33.8%	-13.1%
Other	4.1%	1.2%	-2.9%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99%	97.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.9%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99% 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	97.2%	99%	1.8%	83.2%	15.8%
European Union	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	98.3%	1.1%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.1%	76.7%	-2.6%
No passport held	25.9%	13.5%	12.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	67.9%	37.2%	30.7%
Christian	23%	46.2%	-23.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Cuckoo Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cuckoo Street was 51.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Cuckoo Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 230th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CF32 8DR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Cuckoo Street are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ogwr.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Cuckoo Street, Pantygog, Bridgend, CF32 8DR

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF32 8DR

Average Price
£118,070

Semi-Detached
£115,290

Terraced
£118,535

Detached
£124,535

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cuckoo Street

Average Price
£151,002

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£151,002

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cuckoo Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Cuckoo Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building	£90,280	2025-07-11	£93,775
4 Cuckoo Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-11-15	£127,465
2 Cuckoo Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building	£132,500	2022-12-16	£142,624
34 Cuckoo Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building	£91,000	2022-06-17	£103,593
Bryntirion, 30A Cuckoo Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2021-08-19	£139,251

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF32 8DR

Employment

CF32 8DR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	13
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Construction	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Education	12
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW	- not rated	898 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA	- not rated	2,685 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ	- not rated	3,037 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tynyrheol Primary School Heol Llangeinor , Llangeinor CF32 8PN	- not rated	3,377 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL	- not rated	3,875 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Vetz	159 Oxford Street		690 yd
Lilly's Cafe	17 - 19 Oxford Street		990 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Pontycymer RFC Ltd	83 - 87 Oxford Street		990 yd
The Squirrel Hotel	The Squirrel Hotel Alexandra Road		1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Town Takeaway	14 - 16 Oxford Street	962 yd
Pizza Point	33 Oxford Street	990 yd
Blue Ocean Cantonese Takeaway	31 Oxford Street	1,038 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spar	Spar Stores, 109 - 113 Oxford Street		683 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF32 8DR postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	15.8%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	38.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	146.3 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	146.3 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	25.59 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.