West Street is in Maesteg and in Ogwr district. CF34 9AF is located in the Maesteg West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Street, Maesteg, CF34 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 9AH, CF34 9EL, CF34 9PA, CF34 9AE, CF34 9EN, CF34 9AL, CF34 9DL, CF34 9LN, CF34 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF34 9AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 36.9% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 44.3% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 44.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 33.9% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 14.6% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 28.7% | 23.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 17.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 24.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.8% | 97.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Maesteg East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East and the 175th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 West Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2024-06-11 | £112,592 |
| 47 West Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-01 | £145,203 |
| 34 West Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-09-18 | £133,499 |
| 46 West Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2022-05-16 | £144,817 |
| 41 West Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-02-18 | £161,174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Cynwyd Sant Pen-Yr-Ysgol , Maesteg CF34 9YE | - not rated | 333 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 | 388 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 475 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesteg School Ffordd Dysgu , CF34 0LQ | - not rated | 894 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantyffyllon Primary School Garnwen Terrace , Nantyffyllon CF34 0ET | - not rated | 1,633 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louchis | 114 Commercial Street | 188 yd | |
| Maesteg Indian Kitchen | 118 Commercial Street | 188 yd | |
| Valley Cafe | 32 Commercial Street | 222 yd | |
| Taste of India | 18 Commercial Street | 295 yd | |
| Talbot Restaurant | 1 - 2 Church Street | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bird | 124 Commercial Street | 188 yd | |
| British Legion | 122 - 123 Commercial Street | 188 yd | |
| McNamara Arms | The Malsters Arms, 52 Commercial Street | 203 yd | |
| The Federation Bar | 26 Commercial Street | 222 yd | |
| The Wellington | The Wellington Public House Church Street | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking City | 99 Commercial Street | 184 yd | |
| Family Kebab | 125 Commercial Street | 188 yd | |
| Maesteg Fish Bar | 120 Commercial Street | 188 yd | |
| The Charcoal Grill | Maesteg Charcoal Grill, 25 Commercial Street | 222 yd | |
| Nice Bite | 33 Commercial Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | 6 Talbot Street | 385 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Castle Street | 554 yd | |
| Katko Mini Market | 8 - 9 Bethania Street | 557 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 561 yd | |
| Aldi Maesteg | Unit 1, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 561 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 | 43.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.4% |
| 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 | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.