Glan Yr Afon Road is in Pencoed, Bridgend and in Bridgend district. CF35 5PR is located in the Pencoed and Penprysg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ogmore. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glan Yr Afon Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF35 5PW, CF35 5PS, CF35 5RA, CF35 5PP, CF35 5PE, CF35 5PY, CF35 6SS, CF35 5PG, CF35 6RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF35 5PR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 54.9% | 49.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 50.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 36.2% | 40.6% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 40.6% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.8% | 55.1% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 25.7% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 26.9% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 11.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.7% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 19.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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% | 97.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glan Yr Afon Road was 80.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Pencoed and Penprysg average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glan Yr Afon Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Pencoed and Penprysg and the 156th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.
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 Glan Yr Afon Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-25 | £217,885 |
| 7 Glan Yr Afon Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-22 | £246,548 |
| 6 Glan Yr Afon Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-10-02 | £249,011 |
| 20 Glan Yr Afon Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2022-07-25 | £286,921 |
| 46 Glan Yr Afon Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2019-09-26 | £191,267 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencoed Comprehensive School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LZ | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croesty Primary School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LY | - not rated | 847 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynnau Primary School William Street , Brynna, Llanharan CF72 9QJ | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coychurch (Llangrallo) Primary School Main Road , Coychurch CF35 5HN | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dolau Primary Bridgend Road , Llanharan CF72 9RP | - not rated | 3,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiceland | 46 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 133 yd | |
| The Steak and Stamp | 13 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 176 yd | |
| Crumbs! | 22 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 182 yd | |
| Noble House | 12 Penprysg Road, Pencoed | 231 yd | |
| Lilo's | 2 - 4 The Square, Pencoed | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Penybont Arms | 11 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 179 yd | |
| Chatterton Arms | Chatterton Arms, 2 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 324 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | The Britannia, 7 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 371 yd | |
| Pencoed Rugby Football Club | The Grange, 5 Felindre Road, Pencoed | 510 yd | |
| Pencoed Social Club | 37 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Takeaway | 32 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 145 yd | |
| Peppino's Pizza | 1 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 240 yd | |
| Ty Malabar | 8 - 10 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 322 yd | |
| Pencod Fish Bar | 16 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 399 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 15 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Pencoed Mini Market | 38 - 40 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 137 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Penybont Road, Pencoed | 143 yd | |
| Tesco | 6 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 358 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 | 31.1% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.