Postcode insights

CF31 2HJ

Cae Siwsan

Brackla West Central

Interactive map showing CF31 2HJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF31 2HJ

Overview

Postcode CF31 2HJ is located in an urban city, within the Brackla West Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brackla West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brackla West is £45,216 per year. The nearest station is Bridgend, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Brackla West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Brackla West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.1%

Approximately 22.1% 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

7/10

The average income per household in Brackla West is £45,216 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 2HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
2,456.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.06(+9%)
Shoplifting
22.38(+248%)
Public order
18.88(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.99(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
96.95%
African
2
1.02%
Other
2
1.02%
Irish
1
0.51%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.51%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
31.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
25.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
14.12%
Level 3 (A level)
18
10.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
26
27.37%
Owns with a mortgage
24
25.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
23.16%
Other social rented
20
21.05%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.11%
Total households: 95

Property prices in Brackla West Central

Median price£212,500
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £244K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £258 per square foot) in Brackla West Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £450,000.

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 West Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£288,000£272
Semi-Detached9£215,000£253
Terraced14£172,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla West Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,000£133,000£102,500
2017£209,475£137,950£110,725
2018£251,750£139,950£113,000
2019£249,998£140,000£105,000
2020£240,000£158,000£129,950
2021£261,000£173,500£128,550
2022£345,000£199,950£150,000
2023£315,000£193,000£165,250
2024£317,500£192,500£159,950
2025£288,000£219,998£166,500
2026£185,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£167£144
2017£175£171£152
2018£188£170£158
2019£188£177£169
2020£201£196£184
2021£216£219£191
2022£288£241£202
2023£252£239£205
2024£265£245£238
2025£278£237£259
2026£239£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 20255, Cae Siwsan, Bridgend, CF31 2HJTerracedFreehold£160,000
02 Mar 202654, Cae Bracla, Bridgend, CF31 2HFTerracedFreehold£179,000
14 Aug 202543, Cae Bracla, Bridgend, CF31 2HFTerracedFreehold£155,000
23 May 202535, Cae Bracla, Bridgend, CF31 2HFTerracedFreehold£205,000
17 Apr 202539, Cae Bracla, Bridgend, CF31 2HFTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the CF31 2HJ postcode area, located within Brackla West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 2HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBrackla Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableArchbishop McGrath Catholic High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Bro OgwrWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 2HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 2HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodCanolfan, Bridgend, CF31 2LLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miMorrisons DailyCanolfan, Bridgend, CF31 2LLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

John Charles Spanswick

Brackla West Central - 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 WestW02000233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 016CW01000982
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 2HJ

Is CF31 2HJ (Brackla West) safe?

The area around CF31 2HJ records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2HJ?

The median sale price around CF31 2HJ in Brackla West is £212,500 (about £258 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 2HJ?

There are 8 schools close to CF31 2HJ, including Brackla Primary School, Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 2HJ?

The closest station to CF31 2HJ is Bridgend, about 936 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 2HJ?

CF31 2HJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 2HJ (Brackla West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 2HJ is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Charles Spanswick (Labour Party).

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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.