Postcode CF31 3XY is located in an urban city, within the Oldcastle ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr is £55,026 per year. The nearest station is Bridgend located about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr is £55,026 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 3XY.
The nearest station is Bridgend located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3XY postcode area, located within Pen-y-fai, Laleston & Merthyr Mawr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 3XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Heol Tre Dwr, Bridgend, CF31 3XY | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3XX | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Extra | Cowbridge Road, Bridgend, CF31 3SQ | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.