West Street is in Aberkenfig, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF32 9BB is located in the Aberkenfig electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Street, Aberkenfig, Bridgend, CF32 9BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 9BE, CF32 9AY, CF32 9AU, CF32 9BD, CF32 9AS, CF32 9BA, CF32 9BG, CF32 9BH, CF32 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF32 9BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.1% | 49.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.2% | 31.7% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 47% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 49% | 45.4% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 38.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 21.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 7.3% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 20.6% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 27.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 98% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.2% | 95.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.6% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Aberkenfig average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Aberkenfig and the 211th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 West Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-08-23 | £168,513 |
| 22 West Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-09-23 | £168,778 |
| 6 West Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-10-14 | £175,904 |
| 16 West Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2021-06-24 | £121,956 |
| 10 West Street, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2021-06-18 | £90,060 |
CF32 9BB 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tondu Primary School Meadow Street , Aberkenfig CF32 9BE | - not rated | 82 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portfolio PRU Abergarw Road , Bryncethin Campus CF32 9NZ | - not rated | 492 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School Danylan , Aberkenfig CF32 9AB | - not rated | 722 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyfai C.I.W. Primary Heol Eglwys , Penyfai CF31 4LX | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmenyn Primary School Heol-Yr-Ysgol , CF32 9EL | - not rated | 1,894 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickshaw | 81 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 139 yd | |
| Amasia Cafe | 81 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 139 yd | |
| Nimah Tandoor Ltd | 83 - 85 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 142 yd | |
| New Garden Restaurant Limited | 40 Pandy Road, Aberkenfig | 224 yd | |
| Nottys Cafe | 107 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 87 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 159 yd | |
| The Colliers | The Colliers Arms, 52 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 162 yd | |
| Aberkenfig Conservative Club | 8 - 10 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 183 yd | |
| Aberkenfig Social & Athletic Club | 74 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 246 yd | |
| Tondu Rugby Football Club | Tondu Rfc Pandy Park, Aberkenfig | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Silver Swan | 30 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 76 yd | |
| Opal Den | 79A Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 136 yd | |
| Village Fish Bar | The Village Fish Shop, 58 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 152 yd | |
| Prince Balti | Prince Of Wales, 87 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 159 yd | |
| Venh-Ly House | 62 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 193 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.