Postcode CF31 3NR is located in an urban city, within the Oldcastle ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Broadlands area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broadlands is £58,729 per year. The nearest station is Bridgend, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Craig-y-Parcau.
Broadlands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,734 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Broadlands has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broadlands is £58,729 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 3NR.
The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bridgend | N/A | Walking directions to Bridgend |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Craig-y-Parcau | Medium | Walking directions to Craig-y-Parcau |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £400,225 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £270,000 | £275 |
| Terraced | 20 | £185,000 | £196 |
| Flats | 1 | £120,000 | £242 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 3NR.
In the CF31 3NR postcode area, located within Broadlands, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 3NR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Ewenni Road, Bridgend, CF31 3HP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1DD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Apna Bazaar | Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JB | Walking directions to Apna Bazaar |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Coychurch Road, Bridgend, CF31 3AG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Motherways Store | Ewenny Road, Bridgend, CF31 3LE | Walking directions to Motherways Store |
Elected local representatives for CF31 3NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Freya Dorothy Bletsoe
Oldcastle - Elected 5 May 2022
Ian Williams
Oldcastle - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Elmore
Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF31 3NR records about 50 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CF31 3NR in Broadlands is £257,500 (about £251 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CF31 3NR, including Oldcastle Primary School, Brynteg Comprehensive School and Heronsbridge School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF31 3NR is Bridgend, about 729 m away.
CF31 3NR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 3NR 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).
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.