Postcode insights

CF31 3EP

Oldcastle

Bridgend

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Detailed insights for CF31 3EP

Overview

Postcode CF31 3EP 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 154.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year. The nearest station is Bridgend, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Bridgend has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.6%

Approximately 8.6% 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

3/10

The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 3EP.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 3EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
4,765.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.47(+119%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.11(+162%)
Shoplifting
26.15(+307%)
Public order
26.15(+218%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.62(+140%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
79.77%
Other White
50
14.45%
Other
6
1.73%
Indian
4
1.16%
Chinese
3
0.87%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
29.9%
Level 3 (A level)
57
19.59%
No qualifications
51
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
34.44%
Owns outright
46
30.46%
Owns with a mortgage
35
23.18%
Other social rented
11
7.28%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.99%
Total households: 151

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 3EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 3EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202629, Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3DHTerracedFreehold£89,500
05 Sept 202514, Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3APTerracedFreehold£161,500
13 Jun 202510, Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3APTerracedFreehold£100,000
24 Apr 20261, Phyllis Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 3DDTerracedFreehold£185,000
06 Feb 20269, Phyllis Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 3DDTerracedFreehold£189,000

Schools

In the CF31 3EP postcode area, located within Central Bridgend, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 3EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHeronsbridge SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableOldcastle Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBrynteg Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 3EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalCowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3BDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miSparEwenni Road, Bridgend, CF31 3HPWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miAsdaCoychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AGWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miIcelandBrackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DDWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldiCheapside, Bridgend, CF31 1BZWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 3EP, 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)Central BridgendW02000231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 014EW01001035
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2023-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 3EP

Is CF31 3EP (Central Bridgend) safe?

The area around CF31 3EP records about 154 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF31 3EP?

The median sale price around CF31 3EP in Central Bridgend is £257,500 (about £251 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 3EP?

There are 8 schools close to CF31 3EP, including Heronsbridge School, Oldcastle Primary School and Brynteg Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 3EP?

The closest station to CF31 3EP is Bridgend, about 678 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 3EP?

CF31 3EP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 3EP (Central Bridgend) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 3EP 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).

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.