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CF31 2PB

Highfields

Brackla West Central

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Detailed insights for CF31 2PB

Overview

Postcode CF31 2PB 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Brackla West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Brackla West has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 2PB.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 2PB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend
0.9 mi

Wildmill

N/A

Walking directions to Wildmill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
4,682.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.76(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.85(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(-10%)
Public order
5.9(-28%)
Other theft
3.69(-19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
90.61%
Other White
20
6.47%
Indian
4
1.29%
Other Asian
2
0.65%
African
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
31.45%
Level 3 (A level)
59
23.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.52%
No qualifications
29
11.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.27%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
45.38%
Owns outright
39
30%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.23%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.62%
Other social rented
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 2PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 2025170, Highfields, Bridgend, CF31 2PETerracedFreehold£225,000
23 Jan 202685, Highfields, Bridgend, CF31 2PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
31 Oct 202595, Highfields, Bridgend, CF31 2PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
28 Feb 2025118, Highfields, Bridgend, CF31 2PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£239,950
02 Apr 202539, Maes Talcen, Bridgend, CF31 2LGDetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 2PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Bro OgwrWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableBrackla Primary SchoolWelsh 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 2PB

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 2PB, 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 016AW01000980
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 2PB

Is CF31 2PB (Brackla West) safe?

The area around CF31 2PB records about 52 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF31 2PB?

The median sale price around CF31 2PB 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 2PB?

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

What is the nearest station to CF31 2PB?

The closest station to CF31 2PB is Bridgend, about 1,004 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 2PB?

CF31 2PB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 934 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 2PB 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.