Rectory Close is in Sarn, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF32 9QB is located in the St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Close, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 9QA, CF32 9SE, CF32 9RR, CF32 9RN, CF32 9SD, CF32 9RP, CF32 9RZ, CF32 9SL, CF32 9SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF32 9QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 48.6% | 47.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52.6% | 1.2% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of CF32 9QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 23.2% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 61.5% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 42% | 38.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 18% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 24.6% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 14.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 29.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 93% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 98.3% | 94.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 94.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Close was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Close has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre and the 94th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Rectory Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-09-05 | £255,000 |
| 9 Rectory Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-03-21 | £131,782 |
| 12 Rectory Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £279,995 | 2022-04-29 | £328,972 |
| 26 Rectory Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-11-25 | £313,003 |
| 10 Rectory Close, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £245,950 | 2021-09-20 | £308,475 |
CF32 9QB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF32 9QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio PRU Abergarw Road , Bryncethin Campus CF32 9NZ | - not rated | 645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School Danylan , Aberkenfig CF32 9AB | - not rated | 649 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tondu Primary School Meadow Street , Aberkenfig CF32 9BE | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryncethin Primary School Heol Canola , Bryncethin CF32 9TH | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyfai C.I.W. Primary Heol Eglwys , Penyfai CF31 4LX | - not rated | 1,451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Sarn Park | Sarn Park Motorway Services | 740 yd | |
| Ty Teulu | Room 0.6, Ty Morfa Centre Parsonage Road, Aberkenfig | 769 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 49, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 832 yd | |
| Costa Coffee @ Odeon | Odeon Cinema, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 832 yd | |
| Sidoli's | Unit 75, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarn and Bryncwils Social Club | Sarn And Bryncwils Social Club Bryncoch Road, Sarn | 531 yd | |
| Ty-Risha Alehouse | Tyrisha Inn Pen-y-cae Lane, Pen-y-cae | 564 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | 128 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 681 yd | |
| Tondu Rugby Football Club | Tondu Rfc Pandy Park, Aberkenfig | 812 yd | |
| Aberkenfig Social & Athletic Club | 74 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | K4, Bridgend Designer Outlet Food Court, Cefn Hirgoed | 832 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 45a, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 832 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | K5, Bridgend Designer Outlet Food Court, Cefn Hirgoed | 832 yd | |
| Jasmine | 42 Pandy Road, Aberkenfig | 876 yd | |
| Venh-Ly House | 62 Bridgend Road, Aberkenfig | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | Filco Supermarkets Limited Merfield Close, Sarn | 693 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 | 96.2% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.