High Street is in Maesteg and in Ogwr district. CF34 0AS is located in the Caerau electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Maesteg, CF34 0AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 0AR, CF34 0AP, CF34 0BP, CF34 0BE, CF34 0BG, CF34 0BL, CF34 0BB, CF34 0BN, CF34 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF34 0AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 25% | 37.5% | 12.5% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 45.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.2% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 8.2% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.8% | 43.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 15.8% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 25.6% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 19.8% | 6.8% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 25.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 97.1% | 98.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.3% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Caerau and the 165th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colliers Arms Hotel High Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2019-10-11 | £211,169 |
| 104 High Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2014-10-03 | £214,500 |
| 21 High Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2014-05-23 | £87,742 |
| 107 High Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2010-04-16 | £144,241 |
| 104 High Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2005-06-28 | £175,535 |
CF34 0AS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF34 0AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantyffyllon Primary School Garnwen Terrace , Nantyffyllon CF34 0ET | - not rated | 410 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 801 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesteg School Ffordd Dysgu , CF34 0LQ | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's & St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Monica Street , Maesteg CF34 9AY | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cynwyd Sant Pen-Yr-Ysgol , Maesteg CF34 9YE | - not rated | 1,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Cafe | Tesco Castle Street | 559 yd | |
| Go Wild Soft Play | Unit 1, Maesteg Business Centre Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate | 609 yd | |
| Maesteg Hospital Patient Catering | Maesteg Community Hospital Neath Road | 826 yd | |
| Milano's Coffee House | 16 Talbot Street | 839 yd | |
| Blue Pearl | Ground Floor, 15 Talbot Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms High Street, Nantyffyllon | 174 yd | |
| Nantyffyllon Non Political Club | 97 - 98 Picton Street, Nantyffyllon | 534 yd | |
| Maesteg RFC | Maesteg Rugby Football Club Llynfi Road | 718 yd | |
| Maesteg Harlequins Rfc | Maesteg Harlequins Rugby Football Club, 25A Talbot Street | 839 yd | |
| Sawyers Arms | The Sawyers Arms, 3 - 6 Commercial Street | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu-Sing | 19B High Street, Nantyffyllon | 174 yd | |
| Suzy’s Spuds | Masons Arms High Street, Nantyffyllon | 174 yd | |
| Masonic Temple Maesteg | 5 Castle Street | 715 yd | |
| Maesteg RFC Supporters Club | Maesteg Rugby Football Club Llynfi Road | 718 yd | |
| Dragon House | 12 Picton Street, Nantyffyllon | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Castle Street | 559 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Castle Street | 699 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 718 yd | |
| Aldi Maesteg | Unit 1, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 718 yd | |
| Filco Foods | 6 Talbot Street | 857 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.