Postcode insights

CF31 2HQ

Cae Bron

Brackla West

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Detailed insights for CF31 2HQ

Overview

Postcode CF31 2HQ is located in an urban city, within the Brackla West 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
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

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 2HQ.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 2HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
3,138.7 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
306
88.7%
Pakistani
19
5.51%
Indian
10
2.9%
Chinese
2
0.58%
Irish
2
0.58%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
40.33%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.44%
No qualifications
33
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
94
66.67%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.13%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.42%
Shared ownership
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Brackla West

Median price£262,475
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £305K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £262,475 (about £243 per square foot) in Brackla West area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £424,995.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£290,000£271
Semi-Detached2£247,500£192
Terraced2£189,000£226
Flats5£120,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,500£83,000£132,000£110,500
2017£216,248£95,500£144,500£145,000
2018£193,750£92,500£186,250£133,000
2019£247,000£81,000£122,475£123,725
2020£262,500£90,500£153,750£155,000
2021£283,500£101,250£265,000£167,000
2022£300,000£109,725£200,000£183,000
2023£289,995£110,000£296,500£153,500
2024£340,000£92,500£225,000£200,500
2025£323,584£120,000£232,500£175,000
2026£260,000£127,000£153,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£154£108£175
2017£201£171£141£175
2018£179£164£145£173
2019£193£163£156£188
2020£210£182£196£182
2021£237£180£212£206
2022£261£206£240£182
2023£263£197£241£253
2024£256£282£197£258
2025£266£203£200£209
2026£271£228£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20259, Cae Bron, Bridgend, CF31 2HQDetachedFreehold£415,000
16 May 20253, Golwg Y Fro, Bridgend, CF31 2HWDetachedFreehold£400,000
23 May 20257, Cae Ysgubor, Bridgend, CF31 2HPDetachedFreehold£345,000
14 Apr 20252, Traws Fynydd, Bridgend, CF31 2HRDetachedFreehold£340,000
30 Oct 2025109, Tremains Court, Bridgend, CF31 2SSDetachedFreehold£322,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 2HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableArchbishop McGrath Catholic High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBrackla Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableTremains PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Johanna Ellen Elizabeth Llewellyn-Hopkins

Brackla West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardBrackla WestW05001232
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 2HQ

Is CF31 2HQ (Brackla West) safe?

The area around CF31 2HQ 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 2HQ?

The median sale price around CF31 2HQ in Brackla West is £262,475 (about £243 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 2HQ?

There are 9 schools close to CF31 2HQ, including Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School, Brackla Primary School and Tremains Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 2HQ?

The closest station to CF31 2HQ is Bridgend, about 969 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 2HQ?

CF31 2HQ 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 2HQ (Brackla West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 2HQ is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Johanna Ellen Elizabeth Llewellyn-Hopkins (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.