Postcode insights

CF31 2LR

Underwood Place

Brackla East Central

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Detailed insights for CF31 2LR

Overview

Postcode CF31 2LR is located in an urban city, within the Brackla East Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brackla East & Coychurch Lower area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Brackla East & Coychurch Lower has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,332 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Brackla East & Coychurch Lower has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 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 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 2LR.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 2LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
1,441 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.27(-14%)
Public order
14.32(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.34(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-32%)
Drugs
1.87(-28%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
91.53%
Other White
7
2.82%
Chinese
5
2.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.21%
Roma
3
1.21%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
42.08%
Level 3 (A level)
39
21.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.57%
No qualifications
18
9.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
50%
Owns outright
25
27.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
22.83%
Total households: 92

Property prices in Brackla East Central

Median price£173,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £231K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Brackla East Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £375,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£275,000£255
Semi-Detached14£187,500£272
Terraced14£139,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla East Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£133,000£84,000
2017£183,500£127,500£101,000
2018£176,500£138,250£90,000
2019£193,500£134,750£102,000
2020£245,000£139,950£110,000
2021£258,750£163,000£127,000
2022£267,000£171,000£131,000
2023£245,000£188,750£147,875
2024£279,995£172,000£154,000
2025£310,000£178,500£149,000
2026£275,000£230,000£139,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£157£140
2017£172£170£173
2018£181£171£157
2019£178£188£166
2020£206£186£191
2021£216£204£200
2022£267£260£236
2023£245£239£246
2024£261£248£237
2025£240£269£252
2026£304£251£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 20265, Underwood Place, Bridgend, CF31 2LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
15 Aug 202511, Underwood Place, Bridgend, CF31 2LRTerracedFreehold£218,000
11 Aug 202528, Underwood Place, Bridgend, CF31 2LRSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
11 Apr 202516, Underwood Place, Bridgend, CF31 2LRDetachedFreehold£292,500
23 Feb 202677, Underwood Place, Bridgend, CF31 2LSTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the CF31 2LR 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 2LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableTremains PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableArchbishop McGrath Catholic High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableArchdeacon John LewisWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 2LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 2LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparBrackla Way, Bridgend, CF31 2JSWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miMorrisons DailyCanolfan, Bridgend, CF31 2LLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodCanolfan, Bridgend, CF31 2LLWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

William Kendall

Brackla East 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 East & Coychurch LowerW02000232
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 015AW01000979
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2005-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 2LR

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

The area around CF31 2LR records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2LR?

The median sale price around CF31 2LR in Brackla East & Coychurch Lower is £173,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 2LR?

There are 6 schools close to CF31 2LR, including Tremains Primary, Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School and Archdeacon John Lewis. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 2LR?

The closest station to CF31 2LR is Bridgend, about 1,502 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 2LR?

CF31 2LR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,332 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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