The Avenue is in Pontycymer, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF32 8LY 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 The Avenue, Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8NA, CF32 8NN, CF32 8LS, CF32 8LP, CF32 8NW, CF32 8LT, CF32 8LE, CF32 8LU, CF32 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF32 8LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 54.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 27.4% | 39.9% | 12.5% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 40.5% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 48.9% | 47% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 30.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 27.9% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 11% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 15.9% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 19% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.4% | 98.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 46th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 The Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-10-18 | £109,977 |
| 43 The Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-10-11 | £94,266 |
| 3 The Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-08-02 | £69,767 |
| 85 The Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-10-20 | £135,240 |
| 85 The Avenue, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2022-12-05 | £124,863 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 799 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garth Primary School Mission Road , Garth CF34 0ND | - not rated | 4,423 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 | 649 yd | |
| The Vetz | 159 Oxford Street | 947 yd | |
| Garw Valley Cafe | Cafe, The Charter Church Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontycymer Constitutional Club Ltd | Pontycymer Constitutional Club Gwaun-bant | 358 yd | |
| The Squirrel Hotel | The Squirrel Hotel Alexandra Road | 553 yd | |
| Pontycymer RFC Ltd | 83 - 87 Oxford Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunbant Fish Bar | 3 Gwaun-bant | 358 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Cantonese Takeaway | 31 Oxford Street | 601 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 33 Oxford Street | 649 yd | |
| New Town Takeaway | 14 - 16 Oxford Street | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Victoria Street | 149 yd | |
| Spar | Spar Stores, 109 - 113 Oxford Street | 954 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 | 61.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.