Penybont Road is in Pencoed, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF35 5RA 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 Penybont Road, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 5RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF35 5PP, CF35 5PW, CF35 6SS, CF35 5PR, CF35 5PE, CF35 6RG, CF35 6SH, CF35 6YN, CF35 5PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF35 5RA is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 46.3% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 55.7% | 53.7% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 33.2% | 37% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 36.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 45.2% | 32% | -13.2% | 48.4% | -16.4% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 44% | 18.7% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 6% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 CF35 5RA this area, 36.8% 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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 36.8% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 18.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 4.9% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 20.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 94.6% | 94.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 94.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penybont Road was 221.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.6% higher than the Pencoed and Penprysg average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penybont Road has the highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Pencoed and Penprysg and the 33rd highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Penybont Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2024-11-15 | £388,609 |
| 32 Penybont Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-10-16 | £151,411 |
| 8 Penybont Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-08-09 | £90,887 |
| 30 Penybont Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,543 | 2023-04-26 | £108,990 |
| 8B Penybont Road, Bridgend, Bridgend Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2023-03-31 | £122,177 |
CF35 5RA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencoed Comprehensive School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LZ | - not rated | 785 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croesty Primary School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LY | - not rated | 841 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynnau Primary School William Street , Brynna, Llanharan CF72 9QJ | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coychurch (Llangrallo) Primary School Main Road , Coychurch CF35 5HN | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dolau Primary Bridgend Road , Llanharan CF72 9RP | - not rated | 3,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steak and Stamp | 13 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 31 yd | |
| Spiceland | 46 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 57 yd | |
| Crumbs! | 22 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 63 yd | |
| Noble House | 12 Penprysg Road, Pencoed | 138 yd | |
| Lilo's | 2 - 4 The Square, Pencoed | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Penybont Arms | 11 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 36 yd | |
| Chatterton Arms | Chatterton Arms, 2 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 227 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | The Britannia, 7 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 275 yd | |
| Pencoed Rugby Football Club | The Grange, 5 Felindre Road, Pencoed | 477 yd | |
| Pencoed Social Club | 37 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Takeaway | 32 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 1 yd | |
| Peppino's Pizza | 1 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 121 yd | |
| Ty Malabar | 8 - 10 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 228 yd | |
| Pencod Fish Bar | 16 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 333 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 15 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Penybont Road, Pencoed | 2 yd | |
| Premier Pencoed Mini Market | 38 - 40 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 26 yd | |
| Tesco | 6 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 279 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 51.0% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.84 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.