Castle Street is in Maesteg and in Bridgend district. CF34 0AW is located in the Maesteg East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Street, Maesteg, CF34 0AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 0AN, CF34 0AP, CF34 0AR, CF34 9YA, CF34 0BB, CF34 9UY, CF34 0AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF34 0AW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.6% | 31.6% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 40.1% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 15.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 34.7% | 38.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 36.4% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 19% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 12% | 4.3% | -7.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 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 CF34 0AW this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.9% | 32.8% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 25.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.6% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.7% | 97.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 97.4% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Maesteg East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East and the 101st highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Castle Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-29 | £163,491 |
| 106A Castle Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-04-14 | £84,356 |
| 105 Castle Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £68,425 | 2005-07-01 | £136,729 |
| 106A Castle Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2004-02-06 | £143,436 |
| 106 Castle Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £26,000 | 2003-12-03 | £70,983 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 521 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantyffyllon Primary School Garnwen Terrace , Nantyffyllon CF34 0ET | - not rated | 720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesteg School Ffordd Dysgu , CF34 0LQ | - not rated | 1,081 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 | 1,128 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cynwyd Sant Pen-Yr-Ysgol , Maesteg CF34 9YE | - not rated | 1,233 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 | 264 yd | |
| Go Wild Soft Play | Unit 1, Maesteg Business Centre Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate | 526 yd | |
| Milano's Coffee House | 16 Talbot Street | 549 yd | |
| Blue Pearl | Ground Floor, 15 Talbot Street | 552 yd | |
| Iced Cake Parlour | 13 Talbot Street | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maesteg RFC | Maesteg Rugby Football Club Llynfi Road | 405 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Masons Arms High Street, Nantyffyllon | 486 yd | |
| Maesteg Harlequins Rfc | Maesteg Harlequins Rugby Football Club, 25A Talbot Street | 549 yd | |
| Sawyers Arms | The Sawyers Arms, 3 - 6 Commercial Street | 642 yd | |
| The Federation Bar | 26 Commercial Street | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maesteg RFC Supporters Club | Maesteg Rugby Football Club Llynfi Road | 405 yd | |
| Masonic Temple Maesteg | 5 Castle Street | 429 yd | |
| Fu-Sing | 19B High Street, Nantyffyllon | 486 yd | |
| Suzy’s Spuds | Masons Arms High Street, Nantyffyllon | 486 yd | |
| USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs | 25 Talbot Street | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Castle Street | 264 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 405 yd | |
| Aldi Maesteg | Unit 1, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 405 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Castle Street | 412 yd | |
| Filco Foods | 6 Talbot Street | 552 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.