Postcode insights

CF31 1AH

Bridgend Central

Bridgend

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Detailed insights for CF31 1AH

Overview

Postcode CF31 1AH is located in an urban city, within the Bridgend Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Central Bridgend area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year. The nearest station is Wildmill, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
57.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Bridgend has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Central Bridgend has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.9%

Approximately 57.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 1AH.

Transport

The nearest station is Wildmill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 1AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Wildmill

N/A

Walking directions to Wildmill
0.9 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
7,868.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.62(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.07(+170%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.91(+90%)
Drugs
13.3(+414%)
Public order
8.46(+3%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
95.78%
Other White
7
2.95%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.84%
Irish
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
34.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
15.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
12.57%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 175

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
45.61%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.79%
Owns outright
15
13.16%
Social rents from council
14
12.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.65%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Bridgend Central

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £281K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Bridgend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £500,555.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgend Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£320,000£261
Semi-Detached62£231,000£234
Terraced36£171,250£180
Flats14£125,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgend Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,998£99,950£148,000£120,000
2017£235,000£107,500£143,000£114,000
2018£233,500£100,000£165,000£120,000
2019£215,000£100,000£145,000£125,500
2020£260,000£109,000£170,000£142,195
2021£245,000£111,000£186,100£140,000
2022£289,498£135,750£212,875£182,498
2023£289,995£96,000£200,000£179,000
2024£279,998£195,500£215,000£159,498
2025£306,000£123,750£232,000£165,000
2026£320,000£143,000£225,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£150£162£118
2017£174£124£153£111
2018£164£155£157£128
2019£192£140£146£132
2020£199£173£168£146
2021£228£161£191£161
2022£243£214£224£201
2023£271£175£196£185
2024£257£176£213£179
2025£255£174£237£181
2026£285£203£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgend Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 1AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 1AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025179, Tairfelin, Bridgend, CF31 1SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£109,995
01 May 2025150, Tairfelin, Bridgend, CF31 1SWTerracedFreehold£68,000
20 Mar 20252, Llety Gwyn, Bridgend, CF31 1RGDetachedFreehold£312,000
22 Sept 202529, Maes-Y-Felin, Bridgend, CF31 1YNDetachedFreehold£150,000
07 Nov 20256, St Francis Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the CF31 1AH postcode area, located within Central Bridgend, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 1AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableLitchard PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBryntirion Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCefn Glas Infant SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 1AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 1AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparAngleton Road, Bridgend, CF31 4LLWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miPremierGarfield Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 1QBWalking directions to Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 1AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Steven Easterbrook

Bridgend Central - Elected 11 Aug 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardBridgend CentralW05001234
ParishBridgendW04000883
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BridgendW02000231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 014CW01001023
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2021-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 1AH

Is CF31 1AH (Central Bridgend) safe?

The area around CF31 1AH records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF31 1AH?

The median sale price around CF31 1AH in Central Bridgend is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 1AH?

There are 9 schools close to CF31 1AH, including Litchard Primary, Bryntirion Comprehensive School and Cefn Glas Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 1AH?

The closest station to CF31 1AH is Wildmill, about 295 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 1AH?

CF31 1AH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 1AH (Central Bridgend) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 1AH is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Easterbrook (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.