Y Groes is in Sarn, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF32 9UN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Y Groes, Sarn, Bridgend, CF32 9UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF32 9UW, CF32 9UT, CF32 9UL, CF32 9UU, CF32 9UP, CF32 9UG, CF32 9UA, CF32 9UR, CF32 9UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF32 9UN 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 | 32.9% | 39.9% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 33% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 33% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 32.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 20.9% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Very bad health | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 9UN this area, 38.4% 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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.4% | 38.4% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 20.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 17.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 98.9% | 95.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 95.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Y Groes was 83.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.2% lower than the St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Y Groes has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre and the 146th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Y Groes, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2022-07-04 | £116,350 |
| 4 Y Groes, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2015-05-21 | £146,716 |
| 4 Y Groes, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2000-10-30 | £190,723 |
| 4 Y Groes, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1997-02-20 | £101,991 |
| 1 Y Groes, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £34,000 | 1996-03-01 | £199,573 |
CF32 9UN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryncethin Primary School Heol Canola , Bryncethin CF32 9TH | - not rated | 631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portfolio PRU Abergarw Road , Bryncethin Campus CF32 9NZ | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Robert's Catholic Primary School Danylan , Aberkenfig CF32 9AB | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmenyn Primary School Heol-Yr-Ysgol , CF32 9EL | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tondu Primary School Meadow Street , Aberkenfig CF32 9BE | - not rated | 1,615 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 | 579 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 49, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 837 yd | |
| Costa Coffee @ Odeon | Odeon Cinema, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 837 yd | |
| Sidoli's | Unit 75, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 837 yd | |
| Wagamama | Unit 94 And 95, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarn and Bryncwils Social Club | Sarn And Bryncwils Social Club Bryncoch Road, Sarn | 413 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak, Bryncethin | 784 yd | |
| Ty-Risha Alehouse | Tyrisha Inn Pen-y-cae Lane, Pen-y-cae | 910 yd | |
| Masons Arms Hotel | Masons Arms Hotel, Bryncethin | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | K4, Bridgend Designer Outlet Food Court, Cefn Hirgoed | 837 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 45a, Bridgend Designer Outlet, Cefn Hirgoed | 837 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | K5, Bridgend Designer Outlet Food Court, Cefn Hirgoed | 837 yd | |
| Paul's Chippy | 14 Heol-yr-ysgol, Ynysawdre | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | Filco Supermarkets Limited Merfield Close, Sarn | 457 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.