Postcode insights

CF31 2AU

Raphael Avenue

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

Interactive map showing CF31 2AU and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF31 2AU

Overview

Postcode CF31 2AU is located in an urban city, within the Brackla East and Coychurch Lower ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brackla East & Coychurch Lower area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brackla East & Coychurch Lower is £50,476 per year. The nearest station is Bridgend, about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Brackla East & Coychurch Lower has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,785 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Brackla East & Coychurch Lower has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Brackla East & Coychurch Lower is £50,476 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 2AU.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
3,525.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.28(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-25%)
Public order
3.12(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.34(-82%)
Other theft
2.34(-49%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
329
92.68%
Other White
11
3.1%
Indian
7
1.97%
Other Asian
3
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
41.55%
Level 3 (A level)
69
23.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.19%
No qualifications
20
6.76%
Apprenticeship
16
5.41%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
50%
Owns with a mortgage
56
42.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.3%
Other social rented
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £258K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£321,050£286
Semi-Detached29£210,000£291
Terraced15£165,000£258
Flats1£156,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,500£133,725£104,000
2017£219,000£132,000£114,950
2018£226,000£141,000£107,500
2019£232,500£152,500£120,000
2020£272,500£157,725£120,000
2021£311,000£175,000£135,000
2022£325,000£195,500£150,500
2023£356,000£197,500£160,000
2024£330,000£211,000£160,000
2025£315,000£212,500£155,000
2026£254,000£190,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£174£172
2017£181£176£190
2018£192£193£183
2019£200£179£190
2020£214£211£194
2021£234£228£245
2022£265£260£239
2023£253£270£229
2024£257£261£263
2025£275£264£280
2026£295£280£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brackla East and Coychurch Lower in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202687, St Michaels Way, Bridgend, CF31 2BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
02 Dec 202521, St Michaels Way, Bridgend, CF31 2BTDetachedFreehold£440,000
03 Oct 202545, St Michaels Way, Bridgend, CF31 2BTDetachedFreehold£310,000
17 Dec 20254, St Thomas Close, Bridgend, CF31 2BWTerracedFreehold£151,500
16 Jun 202523, St Thomas Close, Bridgend, CF31 2BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£163,000

Schools

In the CF31 2AU postcode area, located within Brackla East & Coychurch Lower, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 2AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableArchdeacon John LewisWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableTremains PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableArchbishop McGrath Catholic High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 2AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparBrackla Way, Bridgend, CF31 2JSWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 2AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Eugene Lewis Phillip Caparros

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Simon John Griffiths

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
ParishBracklaW04000882
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brackla East & Coychurch LowerW02000232
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 015CW01000985
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 2AU

Is CF31 2AU (Brackla East & Coychurch Lower) safe?

The area around CF31 2AU records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF31 2AU?

The median sale price around CF31 2AU in Brackla East & Coychurch Lower is £215,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 2AU?

There are 5 schools close to CF31 2AU, including Archdeacon John Lewis, Tremains Primary and Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF31 2AU?

CF31 2AU scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,785 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 2AU (Brackla East & Coychurch Lower) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 2AU is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Eugene Lewis Phillip Caparros (Labour Party) and Simon John Griffiths (Labour Party).

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.