Postcode insights

CF31 4LB

St Illtyds Road

Bridgend Central

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Detailed insights for CF31 4LB

Overview

Postcode CF31 4LB is located in an urban city, within the Bridgend Central ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cefn-glas & Bryntirion area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cefn-glas & Bryntirion is £38,006 per year. The nearest station is Bridgend, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Cefn-glas & Bryntirion has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 517 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Cefn-glas & Bryntirion has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Cefn-glas & Bryntirion is £38,006 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Bridgend located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 4LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend
0.7 mi

Wildmill

N/A

Walking directions to Wildmill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
563
Population density
2,451 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.48(-10%)
Public order
9(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
7(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-25%)
Burglary
2(-15%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
517
91.83%
Other White
34
6.04%
Other Asian
3
0.53%
African
3
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.36%
Total population: 563

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
25.51%
No qualifications
101
22.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
83
18.74%
Level 3 (A level)
70
15.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
30.34%
Owns outright
58
24.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
19.66%
Other social rented
38
16.24%
Social rents from council
15
6.41%
Total households: 234

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 4LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 4LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202568, St Illtyds Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,500
01 Apr 202629, Cefn Coed, Bridgend, CF31 4PHTerracedLeasehold£230,000
18 Sept 20256, Cefn Coed, Bridgend, CF31 4PHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£235,000
17 Oct 202510, St Johns Road, Bridgend, CF31 4LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
17 Dec 202513, Llys Castell Newydd, Bridgend, CF31 4PDDetachedFreehold£348,500

Schools

In the CF31 4LB postcode area, located within Cefn-glas & Bryntirion, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 4LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCefn Glas Infant SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLlangewydd Junior SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 4LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 4LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparLlangewydd Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miTescoBoulevard De Villenave D'ornon, Bridgend, CF31 4APWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLondis Bryntirion Post OfficeBryngolau, Bridgend, CF31 4DFWalking directions to Londis Bryntirion Post Office
0.5 miTescoBrewery Lane, Bridgend, CF31 4APWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 4LB, 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)Cefn-glas & BryntirionW02000229
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 012DW01001026
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 4LB

Is CF31 4LB (Cefn-glas & Bryntirion) safe?

The area around CF31 4LB records about 53 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.

What is the average house price near CF31 4LB?

The median sale price around CF31 4LB in Cefn-glas & Bryntirion is £210,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 4LB?

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

What is the nearest station to CF31 4LB?

The closest station to CF31 4LB is Bridgend, about 1,146 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 4LB?

CF31 4LB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 517 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 4LB (Cefn-glas & Bryntirion) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 4LB 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.