Postcode insights

CF31 4EQ

Broad Oak Way

Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr

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Detailed insights for CF31 4EQ

Overview

Postcode CF31 4EQ is located in an urban city, within the Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Broadlands area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
31.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Broadlands has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Broadlands has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.3%

Approximately 31.3% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Broadlands is £58,729 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 4EQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
477
Population density
3,057.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.09(+36%)
Shoplifting
21.13(+229%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.44(+3%)
Public order
9.6(+17%)
Other theft
7.68(+68%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
435
91.19%
Other White
19
3.98%
Indian
4
0.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.84%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.63%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
37.19%
No qualifications
97
24.37%
Level 3 (A level)
57
14.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
14.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
5.78%
Total 16+ residents: 398

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
62
31.31%
Owns outright
52
26.26%
Other social rented
50
25.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
8.08%
Social rents from council
12
6.06%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr

Median price£276,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £370K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £276,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £645,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£352,475£290
Semi-Detached41£230,000£280
Terraced22£186,000£275
Flats1£124,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,750£78,000£155,000£152,748
2017£224,000£80,000£147,500£145,250
2018£229,250£88,000£150,000£146,000
2019£245,000£94,000£173,504£149,995
2020£265,250£97,000£186,495£139,975
2021£279,950£95,500£173,350£158,223
2022£315,500£116,000£214,498£185,000
2023£322,500£114,500£186,000£186,550
2024£340,000£116,000£219,000£203,750
2025£345,000£124,500£220,000£179,500
2026£375,000£210,000£204,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£105£180£192
2017£184£109£175£187
2018£197£168£182£172
2019£209£134£213£213
2020£225£160£226£220
2021£241£171£224£224
2022£271£197£266£266
2023£273£160£264£274
2024£277£156£273£267
2025£282£195£278£279
2026£291£273£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 4EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 4EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202616, Broad Oak Way, Bridgend, CF31 4EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
26 Sept 202511, Elm Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4EATerracedFreehold£265,000
11 Dec 202514, Ashgrove, Bridgend, CF31 4EESemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
18 Feb 202632, Mount Pleasant, Bridgend, CF31 4EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,500
08 Sept 202538, Mount Pleasant, Bridgend, CF31 4EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the CF31 4EQ postcode area, located within Broadlands, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 4EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBryntirion Infants SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLlangewydd Junior SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMaes yr Haul Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 4EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 4EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBryntirion Stores10 Elm Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4EAWalking directions to Bryntirion Stores
0.1 miFilco8 Elm Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4EAWalking directions to Filco
0.4 miLondis Bryntirion Post OfficeBryngolau, Bridgend, CF31 4DFWalking directions to Londis Bryntirion Post Office

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 4EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Davies

Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Ian Matthew Spiller

Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Tony Berrow

Bryntirion, Laleston and Merthyr Mawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
ParishLalestonW04000637
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BroadlandsW02000234
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 017BW01000990
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 4EQ

Is CF31 4EQ (Broadlands) safe?

The area around CF31 4EQ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 4EQ?

The median sale price around CF31 4EQ in Broadlands is £276,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 4EQ?

There are 7 schools close to CF31 4EQ, including Bryntirion Infants School, Llangewydd Junior School and Maes yr Haul Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF31 4EQ?

CF31 4EQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 408 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 4EQ (Broadlands) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 4EQ is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin Davies (Labour Party), Ian Matthew Spiller (Independent) and Tony Berrow (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.