Postcode CF31 1BZ is located in an urban city, within the Oldcastle 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 154.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 Bridgend, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Central Bridgend has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Central Bridgend has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 1BZ.
The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bridgend | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgend |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £251 per square foot) in Oldcastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,500 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £400,225 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £270,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 20 | £185,000 | £196 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £172,000 | £161,000 | £116,750 |
| 2017 | £257,500 | £190,000 | £122,000 |
| 2018 | £257,500 | £177,000 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £177,500 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £210,000 | £148,500 |
| 2021 | £235,750 | £230,000 | £150,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £303,175 | £169,980 |
| 2023 | £274,950 | £236,000 | £166,000 |
| 2024 | £311,000 | £274,500 | £190,000 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £283,500 | £176,248 |
| 2026 | £482,950 | £249,950 | £189,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £179 | £156 | £122 |
| 2017 | £190 | £171 | £124 |
| 2018 | £193 | £170 | £127 |
| 2019 | £201 | £163 | £137 |
| 2020 | £229 | £190 | £144 |
| 2021 | £228 | £230 | £154 |
| 2022 | £271 | £265 | £189 |
| 2023 | £272 | £224 | £195 |
| 2024 | £276 | £225 | £193 |
| 2025 | £222 | £272 | £185 |
| 2026 | £310 | £265 | £192 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 1BZ.
In the CF31 1BZ postcode area, located within Central Bridgend, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 1BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Cheapside, Bridgend, CF31 1BZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Refresh | Llynfi Lane, Bridgend, CF31 1BB | Walking directions to Refresh |
| 0.2 mi | Apna Bazaar | Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB | Walking directions to Apna Bazaar |
Elected local representatives for CF31 1BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Freya Dorothy Bletsoe
Oldcastle - Elected 5 May 2022
Ian Williams
Oldcastle - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Elmore
Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF31 1BZ records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around CF31 1BZ in Central Bridgend is £257,500 (about £251 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CF31 1BZ, including Oldcastle Primary School, Penybont Primary School and Heronsbridge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF31 1BZ is Bridgend, about 246 m away.
CF31 1BZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 1BZ is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Freya Dorothy Bletsoe (Independent) and Ian Williams (Independent).
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.