Postcode insights

CF31 3BG

Oldcastle

Bridgend

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Detailed insights for CF31 3BG

Overview

Postcode CF31 3BG is located in an urban city, within the Oldcastle ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brackla East & Coychurch Lower area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× 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 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Brackla East & Coychurch Lower has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,459 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Brackla East & Coychurch Lower has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% 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 3BG.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 3BG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
488
Population density
126.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.62(+88%)
Public order
25.45(+210%)
Drugs
23.2(+796%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.47(+4%)
Shoplifting
13.47(+109%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
472
95.93%
Bangladeshi
4
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.61%
Indian
2
0.41%
African
2
0.41%
Total population: 492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
31.72%
No qualifications
89
20.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
68
15.63%
Level 3 (A level)
49
11.26%
Apprenticeship
33
7.59%
Total 16+ residents: 435

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
45.36%
Owns with a mortgage
56
28.87%
Other social rented
34
17.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
6.7%
Social rents from council
2
1.03%
Total households: 194

Property prices in Oldcastle

Median price£257,500
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £312K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 (about £251 per square foot) in Oldcastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,500 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Oldcastle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£400,225£254
Semi-Detached31£270,000£275
Terraced20£185,000£196
Flats1£120,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Oldcastle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldcastle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,000£161,000£116,750
2017£257,500£190,000£122,000
2018£257,500£177,000£130,000
2019£235,000£177,500£130,000
2020£285,000£210,000£148,500
2021£235,750£230,000£150,000
2022£315,000£303,175£169,980
2023£274,950£236,000£166,000
2024£311,000£274,500£190,000
2025£340,000£283,500£176,248
2026£482,950£249,950£189,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Oldcastle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldcastle.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£156£122
2017£190£171£124
2018£193£170£127
2019£201£163£137
2020£229£190£144
2021£228£230£154
2022£271£265£189
2023£272£224£195
2024£276£225£193
2025£222£272£185
2026£310£265£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Oldcastle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Oldcastle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 3BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 3BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 202549, Jubilee Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 3AYTerracedFreehold£125,000
28 Apr 20258, Jubilee Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 3AYTerracedFreehold£195,000
15 Dec 202515, Uxilla Terrace, Bridgend, CF31 3BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,500
10 Mar 20255, Uxilla Terrace, Bridgend, CF31 3BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
19 Feb 202618, Jubilee Road, Bridgend, CF31 3BATerracedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the CF31 3BG 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 3BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableHeronsbridge SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableOldcastle Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBrynteg Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 3BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 3BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa LocalCowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3BDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miTesco ExtraCowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3SQWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.3 miAsdaCoychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLidlCowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3XXWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAldiCheapside, Bridgend, CF31 1BZWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 3BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Freya Dorothy Bletsoe

Oldcastle - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Ian Williams

Oldcastle - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardOldcastleW05001248
ParishBridgendW04000883
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brackla East & Coychurch LowerW02000232
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 015DW01001003
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2008-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 3BG

Is CF31 3BG (Brackla East & Coychurch Lower) safe?

The area around CF31 3BG records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3BG?

The median sale price around CF31 3BG in Brackla East & Coychurch Lower is £257,500 (about £251 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 3BG?

There are 9 schools close to CF31 3BG, including Heronsbridge School, Oldcastle Primary School and Brynteg Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 3BG?

The closest station to CF31 3BG is Bridgend, about 795 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 3BG?

CF31 3BG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,459 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 3BG (Brackla East & Coychurch Lower) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 3BG is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Freya Dorothy Bletsoe (Independent) and Ian Williams (Independent).

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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.