Postcode CF31 1JF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 427.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.0× 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. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Craig-y-Parcau.
Central Bridgend has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 397 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 427.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.0% 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 1JF.
The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bridgend | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgend |
| 0.9 mi | Wildmill | N/A | Walking directions to Wildmill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Craig-y-Parcau | Medium | Walking directions to Craig-y-Parcau |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £320,000 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £231,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 36 | £171,250 | £180 |
| Flats | 14 | £125,000 | £178 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 1JF.
In the CF31 1JF postcode area, located within Central Bridgend, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 1JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | B&M Express | 21 Market Street, Bridgend, CF31 1LL | Walking directions to B&M Express |
| 0.1 mi | Apna Bazaar | Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB | Walking directions to Apna Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 254 Quarella Road, Bridgend, CF31 1JS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Brewery Lane, Bridgend, CF31 4AP | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Boulevard De Villenave D'ornon, Bridgend, CF31 4AP | Walking directions to Tesco |
Elected local representatives for CF31 1JF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steven Easterbrook
Bridgend Central - Elected 11 Aug 2022
Chris Elmore
Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF31 1JF records about 428 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 1JF in Central Bridgend is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CF31 1JF, including Penybont Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Oldcastle Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF31 1JF is Bridgend, about 322 m away.
CF31 1JF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 397 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 1JF is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Easterbrook (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.