Metcalfe Street is in Maesteg and in Bridgend district. CF34 0TB 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 Metcalfe Street, Maesteg, CF34 0TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 0TH, CF34 0AU, CF34 0TD, CF34 0TE, CF34 0SY, CF34 0TF, CF34 0SZ, CF34 0TG, CF34 0UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF34 0TB 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 | 46.8% | 47.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 53.2% | 52.6% | -0.6% | 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 area around CF34 0TB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 36.6% | 43.8% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 36.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (64.5%) 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 | 43.1% | 37.7% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 23.6% | 26.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.4% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 13.5% | 12.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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 0TB this area, 43.9% 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.5% | 43.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 25.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -10.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 12.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.3% | 99.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.9% | 37.2% | 28.7% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Metcalfe Street was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Caerau average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Metcalfe Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Caerau and the 223rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Metcalfe Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-04-26 | £84,662 |
| 3 Metcalfe Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-03-29 | £94,773 |
| 51 Metcalfe Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-01-16 | £135,240 |
| 11 Metcalfe Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-11-11 | £74,848 |
| 36 Metcalfe Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-01 | £100,825 |
CF34 0TB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantyffyllon Primary School Garnwen Terrace , Nantyffyllon CF34 0ET | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tarren School Eastern Avenue , SA13 3PB | - not rated | 2,284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Croeserw Primary School Bryn Siriol , Cymmer SA13 3PL | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cymer Afan Primary School Margam Street , Cymmer SA13 3EE | - not rated | 2,509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 2,513 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 | 130 yd | |
| Cafe Cwtch | Caerau Community Centre Woodland Terrace, Caerau | 437 yd | |
| Caerau Social Centre | Social Centre Dyffryn Road, Caerau | 549 yd | |
| Adhonik Spice Balti & Tandoori | 174 Caerau Road, Caerau | 626 yd | |
| China Garden | 112 Caerau Road, Caerau | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llynfi Coach House | Llynfi Coach House, 76 - 77 Hermon Road, Caerau | 267 yd | |
| The Navigation Hotel | The Navigation Hotel Dyffryn Road, Caerau | 554 yd | |
| Caerau Imperial Unionist Club | Caerau Imperial Club Cymmer Road, Caerau | 676 yd | |
| Blaenllynfi Hotel | Blaenllynfi Hotel, 83 Caerau Road, Caerau | 1,073 yd | |
| GSC Top Club | Gsc Top Club Caerau Road, Caerau | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's Fish and Chip Shop | 2 Coegnant Road, Caerau | 111 yd | |
| Wendells | Wendells Fish & Chip Shop, 12C Dyffryn Road, Caerau | 549 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Kebab | 179 Caerau Road, Caerau | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | Filco Supermarkets Hermon Road, Caerau | 267 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.