Maerdy Park is in Pencoed, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF35 5HJ is located in the Pencoed and Penprysg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Maerdy Park, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF35 5HX, CF35 5JA, CF35 5QJ, CF35 5LR, CF35 5ND, CF35 5PA, CF35 5LU, CF35 5NE, CF35 5PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF35 5HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 26.1% | 26.5% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 46.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 16.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 9% | 6.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 45.3% | 43.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 22% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 20.5% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 5.4% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 33% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maerdy Park was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Pencoed and Penprysg average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maerdy Park has the 18th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Pencoed and Penprysg and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Maerdy Park, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-28 | £253,890 |
| 29 Maerdy Park, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-02-12 | £202,548 |
| 18 Maerdy Park, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-01-10 | £217,273 |
| 18 Maerdy Park, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-13 | £209,605 |
| 29 Maerdy Park, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-09-15 | £188,378 |
CF35 5HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF35 5HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croesty Primary School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LY | - not rated | 354 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pencoed Comprehensive School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LZ | - not rated | 429 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coychurch (Llangrallo) Primary School Main Road , Coychurch CF35 5HN | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coity Primary School Ffordd yr Hebog , Parc Derwen CF35 6DH | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archdeacon John Lewis C.I.W. Primary School , Brackla Way CF31 2JS | - not rated | 3,617 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Pencoed Business Park, Pencoed | 799 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks Pencoed Business Park, Pencoed | 799 yd | |
| Posh Nosh | First Floor, 16 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 800 yd | |
| Lilo's | 2 - 4 The Square, Pencoed | 887 yd | |
| Sony Pencoed Canteen | Pencoed Technology Centre Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencoed Rugby Football Club | The Grange, 5 Felindre Road, Pencoed | 654 yd | |
| Table Table | Pantruthyn Farm, Pencoed Business Park | 799 yd | |
| Pencoed Social Club | 37 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 823 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | The Britannia, 7 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 879 yd | |
| Chatterton Arms | Chatterton Arms, 2 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 2, 15 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 740 yd | |
| Golden Delicious | 30 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 744 yd | |
| Pencod Fish Bar | 16 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 800 yd | |
| Ty Malabar | 8 - 10 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 915 yd | |
| Peppino's Pizza | 1 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 6 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 858 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 | 38.7% |
| 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.