Graig Y Bedw is in Caerau, Maesteg and in Ogwr district. CF34 0SD 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 Graig Y Bedw, Caerau, Maesteg, CF34 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 0SB, CF34 0SE, CF34 0UA, CF34 0SG, CF34 0TF, CF34 0TG, CF34 0TE, CF34 0AU, CF34 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF34 0SD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF34 0SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 49.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 31.1% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 8.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 37.9% | 46.7% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 23% | 31.1% | 8.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 13.5% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 5.7% | -9.9% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 0SD this area, 29.5% 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 29.5% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 12.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 21.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 100% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 98.4% | 95.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.9% | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graig Y Bedw was 370.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 254.6% higher than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Graig Y Bedw has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Caerau and the 13th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Graig Y Bedw, Maesteg, Mid Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £30,000 | 1995-02-10 | £153,108 |
CF34 0SD 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantyffyllon Primary School Garnwen Terrace , Nantyffyllon CF34 0ET | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarren School Eastern Avenue , SA13 3PB | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cymer Afan Primary School Margam Street , Cymmer SA13 3EE | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croeserw Primary School Bryn Siriol , Cymmer SA13 3PL | - not rated | 2,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coegnant Cafe | Bramble House, 91 Hermon Road, Caerau | 273 yd | |
| Cafe Cwtch | Caerau Community Centre Woodland Terrace, Caerau | 404 yd | |
| Caerau Social Centre | Social Centre Dyffryn Road, Caerau | 544 yd | |
| Adhonik Spice Balti & Tandoori | 174 Caerau Road, Caerau | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llynfi Coach House | Llynfi Coach House, 76 - 77 Hermon Road, Caerau | 337 yd | |
| The Navigation Hotel | The Navigation Hotel Dyffryn Road, Caerau | 553 yd | |
| Caerau Imperial Unionist Club | Caerau Imperial Club Cymmer Road, Caerau | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Fish and Chip Shop | 2 Coegnant Road, Caerau | 281 yd | |
| Wendells | Wendells Fish & Chip Shop, 12C Dyffryn Road, Caerau | 544 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Kebab | 179 Caerau Road, Caerau | 837 yd | |
| Dragon House | 12 Picton Street, Nantyffyllon | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | Filco Supermarkets Hermon Road, Caerau | 337 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.