Pen Parcau is in Bettws, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF32 8SS 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 Pen Parcau, Bettws, Bridgend, CF32 8SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 8ST, CF32 8SE, CF32 8SD, CF32 8SB, CF32 8SA, CF32 8SR, CF32 8RW, CF32 8RP, CF32 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF32 8SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.6% | 39.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 43% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 40.5% | 40% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 19.2% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 8SS this area, 34.8% 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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 34.8% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 18.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.4% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.5% | 37.2% | 25.3% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pen Parcau was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% lower than the Garw Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pen Parcau has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Garw Valley and the 196th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Pen Parcau, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2024-11-29 | £138,899 |
| 10 Pen Parcau, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-02-19 | £172,679 |
| 46 Pen Parcau, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-10 | £170,518 |
| 10 Pen Parcau, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-02-24 | £183,180 |
| 30 Pen Parcau, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2020-05-27 | £129,523 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betws Primary School Heol Bradford , Bettws CF32 8TB | - not rated | 844 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Calon Y Cymoedd Betws Road , Betws CF32 8TD | - not rated | 850 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynyrheol Primary School Heol Llangeinor , Llangeinor CF32 8PN | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmenyn Primary School Heol-Yr-Ysgol , CF32 9EL | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangynwyd Primary School Heol Cadrawd , Llangynwyd CF34 9TE | - not rated | 3,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Chip Bar | 22 Y Wern, Bettws | 350 yd | |
| Bettws Cafe | Llyfrgell Betws, Bettws Life Centre Bettws Road, Bettws | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | Oddfellows Inn Bettws Road, Bettws | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Chinese Takeaway | 20 Y Wern, Bettws | 349 yd | |
| Pizza Choice | Antalya Kebab Bettws Road, Bettws | 921 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 | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.