Postcode insights

CF31 4HQ

West Road

Bridgend Central

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Detailed insights for CF31 4HQ

Overview

Postcode CF31 4HQ is located in an urban city, within the Bridgend Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Central Bridgend area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Central Bridgend has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,226 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Central Bridgend has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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.

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 4HQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 4HQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF31 4HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCraig-y-ParcauMediumWalking directions to Craig-y-Parcau

Area Profile

Population
329
Population density
3,696.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.04(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.91(+84%)
Public order
14.35(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.75(+74%)
Drugs
6.91(+167%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
94.53%
Other White
11
3.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.61%
Irish
2
0.61%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
41.92%
Level 3 (A level)
47
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.75%
No qualifications
36
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
75
48.7%
Owns with a mortgage
47
30.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
18.18%
Other social rented
2
1.3%
Social rents from council
1
0.65%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Bridgend Central

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £281K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Bridgend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £500,555.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgend Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£320,000£261
Semi-Detached62£231,000£234
Terraced36£171,250£180
Flats14£125,000£178

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgend Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,998£99,950£148,000£120,000
2017£235,000£107,500£143,000£114,000
2018£233,500£100,000£165,000£120,000
2019£215,000£100,000£145,000£125,500
2020£260,000£109,000£170,000£142,195
2021£245,000£111,000£186,100£140,000
2022£289,498£135,750£212,875£182,498
2023£289,995£96,000£200,000£179,000
2024£279,998£195,500£215,000£159,498
2025£306,000£123,750£232,000£165,000
2026£320,000£143,000£225,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£150£162£118
2017£174£124£153£111
2018£164£155£157£128
2019£192£140£146£132
2020£199£173£168£146
2021£228£161£191£161
2022£243£214£224£201
2023£271£175£196£185
2024£257£176£213£179
2025£255£174£237£181
2026£285£203£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgend Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 4HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 4HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jan 202676, West Road, Bridgend, CF31 4HQDetachedFreehold£355,000
29 Apr 2026139, Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£482,500
30 Mar 2026115, Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4BBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£137,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 4, Margam House, Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4BBFlatsLeasehold£122,500
11 Jun 2025Flat 6, 92, Park Street, Bridgend, CF31 4BBFlatsLeasehold£133,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 4HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCefn Glas Infant SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableLlangewydd Junior SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 4HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 4HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparLlangewydd Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTescoBoulevard De Villenave D'ornon, Bridgend, CF31 4APWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miApna BazaarDunraven Place, Bridgend, CF31 1JBWalking directions to Apna Bazaar
0.5 miTescoBrewery Lane, Bridgend, CF31 4APWalking directions to Tesco
0.5 miB&M Express21 Market Street, Bridgend, CF31 1LLWalking directions to B&M Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Steven Easterbrook

Bridgend Central - Elected 11 Aug 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardBridgend CentralW05001234
ParishBridgendW04000883
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central BridgendW02000231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 014DW01001028
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 4HQ

Is CF31 4HQ (Central Bridgend) safe?

The area around CF31 4HQ records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4HQ?

The median sale price around CF31 4HQ in Central Bridgend is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 4HQ?

There are 10 schools close to CF31 4HQ, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cefn Glas Infant School and Llangewydd Junior School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 4HQ?

The closest station to CF31 4HQ is Bridgend, about 1,013 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 4HQ?

CF31 4HQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,226 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 4HQ (Central Bridgend) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 4HQ is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steven Easterbrook (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.