Talbot Street is in Maesteg and in Bridgend district. CF34 9DB 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 Talbot Street, Maesteg, CF34 9DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 9BT, CF34 9DF, CF34 9DW, CF34 9BP, CF34 9BW, CF34 9UL, CF34 9AA, CF34 9DE, CF34 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF34 9DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.4% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.6% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF34 9DB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.2% | 33.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 51.3% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 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 | 56.7% | 48% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 34.8% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 9.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 18.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 41.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.2% | 100% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 97.5% | 99.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 99.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Talbot Street was 137.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% higher than the Maesteg East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Talbot Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East and the 69th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladbrokes Ltd Talbot Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-05-10 | £128,349 |
| Ladbrokes Ltd Talbot Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2022-07-04 | £88,358 |
| 31 Talbot Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2007-05-16 | £362,602 |
| 26 Talbot Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2004-12-10 | £218,627 |
| 27 Talbot Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2002-08-08 | £134,167 |
CF34 9DB 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 178 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 | 605 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cynwyd Sant Pen-Yr-Ysgol , Maesteg CF34 9YE | - not rated | 671 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesteg School Ffordd Dysgu , CF34 0LQ | - not rated | 844 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Nantyffyllon Primary School Garnwen Terrace , Nantyffyllon CF34 0ET | - not rated | 1,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pearl | Ground Floor, 15 Talbot Street | 24 yd | |
| Iced Cake Parlour | 13 Talbot Street | 24 yd | |
| Maesteg Town Hall | Maesteg Town Hall Talbot Street | 52 yd | |
| Taste of India | 18 Commercial Street | 66 yd | |
| Milano's Coffee House | 16 Talbot Street | 117 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyers Arms | The Sawyers Arms, 3 - 6 Commercial Street | 66 yd | |
| Maesteg Harlequins Rfc | Maesteg Harlequins Rugby Football Club, 25A Talbot Street | 117 yd | |
| The Federation Bar | 26 Commercial Street | 170 yd | |
| The Bird | 124 Commercial Street | 191 yd | |
| British Legion | 122 - 123 Commercial Street | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 9 Talbot Street | 24 yd | |
| Greggs | 8 Talbot Street | 24 yd | |
| Al's Pizzeria | 128 Commercial Street | 94 yd | |
| USA Chicken, Pizza & Kebabs | 25 Talbot Street | 155 yd | |
| The Charcoal Grill | Maesteg Charcoal Grill, 25 Commercial Street | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filco Foods | 6 Talbot Street | 24 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Castle Street | 209 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 229 yd | |
| Aldi Maesteg | Unit 1, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 229 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Castle Street | 323 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 | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.