Victoria Street is in Pontycymer, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF32 8NB 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 Victoria Street, Pontycymer, Bridgend, CF32 8NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8NE, CF32 8ND, CF32 8NN, CF32 8LY, CF32 8NA, CF32 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF32 8NB 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 | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around CF32 8NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 41.1% | 47% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 34.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.4% | 40.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.5% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 26.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 7.4% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.1% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 21.4% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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% | 96.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 89.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.4% higher than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 129th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Victoria Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-10-15 | £70,000 |
| 160 Victoria Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-10-26 | £92,978 |
| 114 Victoria Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-08-15 | £161,893 |
| 152 Victoria Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-02-13 | £100,525 |
| 138 Victoria Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-04 | £109,417 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaengarw Primary School Station Street , Blaengarw CF32 8BA | - not rated | 820 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffaldau Primary School Albany Road , Pontycymmer CF32 8HW | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ogmore Vale Primary Aber Road , Ogmore Vale CF32 7AJ | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantymoel Primary School Gwendoline Street , Nantymoel CF32 7PL | - not rated | 3,816 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garth Primary School Mission Road , Garth CF34 0ND | - not rated | 4,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garw Valley Cafe | Cafe, The Charter Church Street | 793 yd | |
| Lilly's Cafe | 17 - 19 Oxford Street | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontycymer Constitutional Club Ltd | Pontycymer Constitutional Club Gwaun-bant | 627 yd | |
| The Squirrel Hotel | The Squirrel Hotel Alexandra Road | 815 yd | |
| Pontycymer RFC Ltd | 83 - 87 Oxford Street | 903 yd | |
| The Blaengarw Hotel | Blaengarw Hotel The Strand | 1,002 yd | |
| WEXA Club | London House David Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunbant Fish Bar | 3 Gwaun-bant | 627 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Cantonese Takeaway | 31 Oxford Street | 855 yd | |
| Pizza Point | 33 Oxford Street | 903 yd | |
| New Town Takeaway | 14 - 16 Oxford Street | 933 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 22 The Strand | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Victoria Street | 407 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 | 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.55 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.