School Road, Maesteg, CF34 9LN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF34 9LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.7%	51.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.3%	48.4%	0.1%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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 9LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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	27.9%	29.5%	1.6%	37.9%	-8.4%
Married: Opposite sex	58.4%	57.6%	-0.8%	44.2%	13.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	5.2%	5.3%	0.1%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	6.7%	5.3%	-1.4%	6.1%	-0.8%

Health

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	51.4%	53.7%	2.3%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	27.7%	26.7%	-1.0%	33.6%	-6.9%
Fair health	12.8%	12.7%	-0.1%	12.7%	0.0%
Bad health	5.9%	6.3%	0.4%	4.0%	2.3%
Very bad health	2.2%	0.6%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.3%	23.1%	0.8%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.5%	8%	-3.5%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	13.6%	-1.6%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	3%	-1.5%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.6%	19.7%	7.1%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	29%	30.3%	1.3%	33.8%	-3.5%
Other	4.8%	2.3%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.7%	98.1%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	97.8%	97.5%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.7%	-0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	97.5%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	51.3%	46.2%	5.1%
Muslim	0.9%	6.5%	-5.6%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is School Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Road was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Maesteg East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

School Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East and the 87th lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in CF34 9LN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 4/10 (below average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on School Road are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ogwr.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for School Road, Maesteg, CF34 9LN

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF34 9LN

Average Price
£243,817

Semi-Detached
£263,866

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£236,298

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for School Road

Average Price
£150,549

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£150,549

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on School Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 School Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2020-03-02	£385,738
12 School Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£148,500	2016-07-15	£250,117
5 School Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£131,000	2014-11-28	£234,454
4 School Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building	£112,000	2014-01-24	£215,310
2 School Road, Maesteg, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£136,600	2013-05-03	£272,959

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF34 9LN

Employment

CF34 9LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	37
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	4
Other	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	35
Human health and social work activities	32
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Education	17
Construction	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Other	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
YGG Cynwyd Sant Pen-Yr-Ysgol , Maesteg CF34 9YE	- not rated	173 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	543 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN	- not rated	654 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Maesteg School Ffordd Dysgu , CF34 0LQ	- not rated	1,098 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Garth Primary School Mission Road , Garth CF34 0ND	- not rated	1,752 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Louchis	114 Commercial Street	375 yd
Maesteg Indian Kitchen	118 Commercial Street	375 yd
Valley Cafe	32 Commercial Street	410 yd
Taste of India	18 Commercial Street	448 yd
Talbot Restaurant	1 - 2 Church Street	519 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bird	124 Commercial Street	375 yd
British Legion	122 - 123 Commercial Street	375 yd
The Federation Bar	26 Commercial Street	410 yd
McNamara Arms	The Malsters Arms, 52 Commercial Street	412 yd
The Wellington	The Wellington Public House Church Street	430 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Family Kebab	125 Commercial Street	375 yd
Maesteg Fish Bar	120 Commercial Street	375 yd
Peking City	99 Commercial Street	393 yd
The Charcoal Grill	Maesteg Charcoal Grill, 25 Commercial Street	410 yd
Nice Bite	33 Commercial Street	410 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Filco Foods	6 Talbot Street	530 yd
Iceland	Unit 2, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road	663 yd
Aldi Maesteg	Unit 1, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road	663 yd
Asda Supermarket	Asda Stores Ltd Castle Street	716 yd
Katko Mini Market	8 - 9 Bethania Street	720 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF34 9LN postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.67 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF34 9LN