Postcode CF31 1RL 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 118.5 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 0.3 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 118 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 118.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.3% 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 1RL.
The nearest station is Wildmill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wildmill | N/A | Walking directions to Wildmill |
| 0.9 mi | Bridgend | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgend |
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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 1RL.
In the CF31 1RL postcode area, located within Central Bridgend, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 1RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Angleton Road, Bridgend, CF31 4LL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Garfield Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 1QB | Walking directions to Premier |
Elected local representatives for CF31 1RL, 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 1RL records about 118 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.
The median sale price around CF31 1RL in Central Bridgend is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CF31 1RL, including Litchard Primary, Cefn Glas Infant School and Bryntirion Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF31 1RL is Wildmill, about 408 m away.
CF31 1RL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 118 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 1RL 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.