Postcode insights

CF31 2LZ

Bishopswood

Brackla East Central

Interactive map showing CF31 2LZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF31 2LZ

Overview

Postcode CF31 2LZ is located in an urban city, within the Brackla East Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brackla West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Brackla West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Brackla West has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% 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.

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 2LZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
5,406.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.37(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.45(-4%)
Public order
5.07(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.07(-31%)
Other crime
3.69(+76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
91.06%
Other White
13
5.28%
Indian
3
1.22%
Arab
3
1.22%
Chinese
1
0.41%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
30.84%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.22%
No qualifications
35
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
32.28%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.62%
Other social rented
8
6.3%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

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 2LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202577, Bishopswood, Bridgend, CF31 2LYTerracedFreehold£167,000
18 Mar 202574, Bishopswood, Bridgend, CF31 2LYTerracedFreehold£149,000
26 Feb 202662, The Chase, Bridgend, CF31 2JJTerracedFreehold£140,000
08 Jan 202661, The Chase, Bridgend, CF31 2JJSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
15 Aug 202580, The Chase, Bridgend, CF31 2JJDetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 2LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableTremains PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableArchdeacon John LewisWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableArchbishop McGrath Catholic High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 2LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparBrackla Way, Bridgend, CF31 2JSWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miMorrisons DailyCanolfan, Bridgend, CF31 2LLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 2LZ, 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 WestW02000233
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 016DW01000984
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1986-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 2LZ

Is CF31 2LZ (Brackla West) safe?

The area around CF31 2LZ records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2LZ?

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

What schools are near CF31 2LZ?

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

How deprived is the area around CF31 2LZ?

CF31 2LZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,507 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 2LZ 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.