Postcode CF31 3BU is located in an urban city, within the Oldcastle ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Central Bridgend area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year. The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Craig-y-Parcau.
Central Bridgend has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Central Bridgend has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.9% 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.
The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 3BU.
The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bridgend | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Craig-y-Parcau | Medium | Walking directions to Craig-y-Parcau |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £269,998 in Oldcastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £287,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £174,995 |
10 year median price trend in Oldcastle
In the CF31 3BU postcode area, located within Central Bridgend, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DD | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Ewenni Road, Bridgend, CF31 3HP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Cheapside, Bridgend, CF31 1BZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.