Alma Road is in Maesteg and in Bridgend district. CF34 9AQ is located in the Maesteg West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 2006-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alma Road, Maesteg, CF34 9AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 9AN, CF34 9BD, CF34 9AR, CF34 9BA, CF34 9AT, CF34 9AS, CF34 9AG, CF34 9BB, CF34 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF34 9AQ 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 | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.5% | 36.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 45.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 45.7% | 50.6% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 29.6% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 15% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.6% | 25.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 27.2% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.6% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
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 | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Road was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Maesteg East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alma Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East and the 168th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ty Machen Alma Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-02-17 | £340,878 |
| 1 Ty Machen Alma Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-11-02 | £412,963 |
| 1 Ty Machen Alma Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2011-01-05 | £386,426 |
| 2 Ty Machen Alma Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-05-09 | £399,482 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's & St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Monica Street , Maesteg CF34 9AY | - not rated | 160 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cynwyd Sant Pen-Yr-Ysgol , Maesteg CF34 9YE | - not rated | 421 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 684 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesteg School Ffordd Dysgu , CF34 0LQ | - not rated | 792 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garth Primary School Mission Road , Garth CF34 0ND | - not rated | 1,344 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 | 451 yd | |
| Maesteg Indian Kitchen | 118 Commercial Street | 451 yd | |
| Valley Cafe | 32 Commercial Street | 471 yd | |
| Aly's Weighbridge | The Weighbridge Cafe, 3A Oakwood Drive | 531 yd | |
| Talbot Restaurant | 1 - 2 Church Street | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Coytrahen Arms | The New Coytrahen Arms Bethania Street | 288 yd | |
| McNamara Arms | The Malsters Arms, 52 Commercial Street | 357 yd | |
| The Red Cow | Red Cow Alma Road | 417 yd | |
| The Wellington | The Wellington Public House Church Street | 429 yd | |
| The Bird | 124 Commercial Street | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking City | 99 Commercial Street | 322 yd | |
| The Happy Wok | 62 Commercial Street | 322 yd | |
| Family Kebab | 125 Commercial Street | 451 yd | |
| Maesteg Fish Bar | 120 Commercial Street | 451 yd | |
| The Charcoal Grill | Maesteg Charcoal Grill, 25 Commercial Street | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katko Mini Market | 8 - 9 Bethania Street | 318 yd | |
| Filco Foods | 6 Talbot Street | 664 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Castle Street | 788 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 865 yd | |
| Aldi Maesteg | Unit 1, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 865 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.