Dol Wen is in Pencoed, Bridgend and in Ogwr district. CF35 6RS 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 Dol Wen, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF35 6RR, CF35 6RU, CF35 6RT, CF35 6RP, CF35 6RY, CF35 6PN, CF35 6SA, CF35 5LF, CF35 6RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF35 6RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 23% | 34.5% | 11.5% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 49% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.1% | 39.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 32% | 39% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.9% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.1% | 14.4% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 9.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 22.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 28.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.5% | 98.7% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 100% 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 | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dol Wen was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Pencoed and Penprysg average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dol Wen has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Pencoed and Penprysg and the 206th highest crime rate of 475 local areas in Bridgend .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dol Wen, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-07-31 | £177,031 |
| 4 Dol Wen, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-30 | £233,552 |
| 17 Dol Wen, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,950 | 2021-02-12 | £195,324 |
| 16 Dol Wen, Bridgend, Bridgend Other, an established residential building | £6,950 | 2020-12-17 | £8,825 |
| 25 Dol Wen, Bridgend, Bridgend Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2020-11-20 | £202,371 |
CF35 6RS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencoed Comprehensive School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LZ | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croesty Primary School Coychurch Road , Pencoed CF35 5LY | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynnau Primary School William Street , Brynna, Llanharan CF72 9QJ | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dolau Primary Bridgend Road , Llanharan CF72 9RP | - not rated | 2,859 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coychurch (Llangrallo) Primary School Main Road , Coychurch CF35 5HN | - not rated | 3,705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend College Pencoed Canteen | Pencoed Campus Penybont Road, Pencoed | 334 yd | |
| Noble House | 12 Penprysg Road, Pencoed | 618 yd | |
| Spiceland | 46 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 646 yd | |
| The Steak and Stamp | 13 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 716 yd | |
| Crumbs! | 22 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Penybont Arms | 11 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 730 yd | |
| Chatterton Arms | Chatterton Arms, 2 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 929 yd | |
| The Britannia Inn | The Britannia, 7 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Takeaway | 32 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 703 yd | |
| Peppino's Pizza | 1 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 821 yd | |
| Ty Malabar | 8 - 10 Hendre Road, Pencoed | 930 yd | |
| Pencod Fish Bar | 16 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 1,030 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2, 15 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Pencoed Mini Market | 38 - 40 Penybont Road, Pencoed | 677 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Co Operative Retail Services Ltd Penybont Road, Pencoed | 703 yd | |
| Tesco | 6 Coychurch Road, Pencoed | 980 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 | 23.1% |
| 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 | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.