Alexandra Road is in Pontycymer, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF32 8HA 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 Alexandra Road, Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8HG, CF32 8LL, CF32 8DD, CF32 8DB, CF32 8LQ, CF32 8HB, CF32 8HE, CF32 8EG, CF32 8LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF32 8HA is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 45.1% | 46.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 53.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 35.1% | 39% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33.2% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 17% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (64.1%) 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 | 42.9% | 42.1% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 22% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -11.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 22.4% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
In the area around CF32 8HA this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 29% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 20.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 99.3% | 98.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 38% | 13.5% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alexandra Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 188th 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 falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.
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 Alexandra Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2024-02-12 | £123,370 |
| The Lodge Alexandra Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2022-06-17 | £211,466 |
| 5 Alexandra Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2020-12-22 | £105,742 |
| 4 Alexandra Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2019-08-16 | £109,160 |
| 2 Alexandra Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-07-05 | £127,727 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW | - not rated | 298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 3,646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garth Primary School Mission Road , Garth CF34 0ND | - not rated | 4,348 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 | 119 yd | |
| The Vetz | 159 Oxford Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Squirrel Hotel | The Squirrel Hotel Alexandra Road | 7 yd | |
| Pontycymer RFC Ltd | 83 - 87 Oxford Street | 119 yd | |
| Pontycymer Constitutional Club Ltd | Pontycymer Constitutional Club Gwaun-bant | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Cantonese Takeaway | 31 Oxford Street | 84 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 33 Oxford Street | 119 yd | |
| New Town Takeaway | 14 - 16 Oxford Street | 131 yd | |
| Waunbant Fish Bar | 3 Gwaun-bant | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Victoria Street | 402 yd | |
| Spar | Spar Stores, 109 - 113 Oxford Street | 408 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 | 18.2% |
| 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 | 40.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.