Commercial Street is in Maesteg and in Bridgend district. CF34 9PX 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 Commercial Street, Maesteg, CF34 9PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF34 9AU, CF34 9LJ, CF34 9AS, CF34 9PJ, CF34 9DJ, CF34 9AT, CF34 9LX, CF34 9BX, CF34 9YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF34 9PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.9% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.1% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 9PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 43.1% | 49.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 29% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 32.5% | 36.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -11.6% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 34.6% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 27.5% | 18.2% | -9.3% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 9PX this area, 34.2% 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.4% | 34.2% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 13.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 12.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 20.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 99.7% | 97.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 97.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 182.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% higher than the Maesteg East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Maesteg East and the 48th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2025-05-07 | £74,994 |
| 72 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2023-06-23 | £136,826 |
| 68 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-05-24 | £134,306 |
| 70 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2021-12-03 | £154,827 |
| 67 Commercial Street, Maesteg, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £834 | 2019-10-28 | £1,101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 109 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesteg School Ffordd Dysgu , CF34 0LQ | - not rated | 524 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasnewydd Primary School Castle Street , Maesteg CF34 9UN | - not rated | 561 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Cynwyd Sant Pen-Yr-Ysgol , Maesteg CF34 9YE | - not rated | 654 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garth Primary School Mission Road , Garth CF34 0ND | - not rated | 1,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aly's Weighbridge | The Weighbridge Cafe, 3A Oakwood Drive | 422 yd | |
| Louchis | 114 Commercial Street | 436 yd | |
| Maesteg Indian Kitchen | 118 Commercial Street | 436 yd | |
| Valley Cafe | 32 Commercial Street | 437 yd | |
| Talbot Restaurant | 1 - 2 Church Street | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Coytrahen Arms | The New Coytrahen Arms Bethania Street | 102 yd | |
| Maesteg Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd | Maesteg Workmens Club And Institute Temple Street | 272 yd | |
| McNamara Arms | The Malsters Arms, 52 Commercial Street | 313 yd | |
| The Wellington | The Wellington Public House Church Street | 375 yd | |
| The Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel Crown Row, Garth | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Happy Wok | 62 Commercial Street | 264 yd | |
| Peking City | 99 Commercial Street | 297 yd | |
| New Dragon | 20 Castle Street | 317 yd | |
| Family Kebab | 125 Commercial Street | 436 yd | |
| Maesteg Fish Bar | 120 Commercial Street | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katko Mini Market | 8 - 9 Bethania Street | 131 yd | |
| Filco Foods | 6 Talbot Street | 609 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Stores Ltd Castle Street | 671 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 2, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 815 yd | |
| Aldi Maesteg | Unit 1, Llynfi Walk Llynfi Road | 815 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.