Braich Y Cymer Road is in Pontycymer, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF32 8EP 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 Braich Y Cymer Road, Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8EW, CF32 8EG, CF32 8EF, CF32 8EL, CF32 8EN, CF32 8EE, CF32 8EB, CF32 8EH, CF32 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF32 8EP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 50.1% | 48.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 34.8% | 35.2% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 42.6% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 47% | 50.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 28.1% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 21.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 8.9% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 20.1% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 22.3% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.5% 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% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Braich Y Cymer Road was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Braich Y Cymer Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 207th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Braich Y Cymer Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2024-04-12 | £68,720 |
| 3 Braich Y Cymer Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2019-02-20 | £114,449 |
| 5 Pen-Y-Bryn Braich Y Cymer Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,500 | 2015-09-08 | £88,917 |
| 3 Braich Y Cymer Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2012-07-13 | £104,928 |
| 6 Braich Y Cymer Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-07-23 | £351,874 |
CF32 8EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW | - not rated | 479 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 3,881 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garth Primary School Mission Road , Garth CF34 0ND | - not rated | 4,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly's Cafe | 17 - 19 Oxford Street | 191 yd | |
| The Vetz | 159 Oxford Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontycymer RFC Ltd | 83 - 87 Oxford Street | 191 yd | |
| The Squirrel Hotel | The Squirrel Hotel Alexandra Road | 234 yd | |
| Pontycymer Constitutional Club Ltd | Pontycymer Constitutional Club Gwaun-bant | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Cantonese Takeaway | 31 Oxford Street | 174 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 33 Oxford Street | 191 yd | |
| New Town Takeaway | 14 - 16 Oxford Street | 237 yd | |
| Waunbant Fish Bar | 3 Gwaun-bant | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Spar Stores, 109 - 113 Oxford Street | 451 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Victoria Street | 460 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.