Postcode insights

CF31 4RB

Cricklewood Close

Cefn-glas

Interactive map showing CF31 4RB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF31 4RB

Overview

Postcode CF31 4RB is located in an urban city, within the Cefn-glas ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cefn-glas & Bryntirion area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Wildmill, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25.6%
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 489 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Cefn-glas & Bryntirion has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.6%

Approximately 25.6% 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 4RB.

Transport

The nearest station is Wildmill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 4RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wildmill

N/A

Walking directions to Wildmill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
4,591 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.96(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.02(-54%)
Public order
3.44(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-53%)
Other theft
1.72(-62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
92.31%
Other White
12
4.4%
Irish
5
1.83%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.1%
Indian
1
0.37%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.38%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.38%
Apprenticeship
21
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
39.2%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24%
Other social rented
29
23.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.6%
Social rents from council
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Cefn-glas

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £225K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Cefn-glas area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £307,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cefn-glas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£268,500£315
Semi-Detached42£194,000£248
Terraced7£187,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cefn-glas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£126,000£105,000
2017£190,000£125,250£139,500
2018£162,500£133,000£134,225
2019£235,000£138,000£125,750
2020£205,000£150,000£143,000
2021£273,500£168,000£155,000
2022£247,000£188,000£180,000
2023£184,950£190,000£164,750
2024£238,498£177,000£227,500
2025£280,000£197,500£201,000
2026£227,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£151£136
2017£169£156£174
2018£222£163£164
2019£169£161£174
2020£248£183£164
2021£214£206£182
2022£261£235£239
2023£249£230£212
2024£284£228£238
2025£315£253£242
2026£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cefn-glas in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 4RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 2025158, Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
28 Feb 2025176, Merlin Crescent, Bridgend, CF31 4QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£201,500
30 Mar 202621, Barnes Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 4QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
01 Aug 20252, Barnes Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 4QZTerracedFreehold£182,000
05 Dec 202510, Chiswick Close, Bridgend, CF31 4RASemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the CF31 4RB 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 4RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableLlangewydd Junior SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBryntirion Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCefn Glas Infant SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 4RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 4RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis Bryntirion Post OfficeBryngolau, Bridgend, CF31 4DFWalking directions to Londis Bryntirion Post Office
0.3 miSparLlangewydd Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JRWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

David Terry Harrison

Cefn-glas - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Jon-Paul Blundell

Cefn-glas - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardCefn-glasW05001237
ParishLalestonW04000637
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cefn-glas & BryntirionW02000229
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 012BW01001010
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 4RB

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

The area around CF31 4RB records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4RB?

The median sale price around CF31 4RB in Cefn-glas & Bryntirion is £195,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 4RB?

There are 7 schools close to CF31 4RB, including Llangewydd Junior School, Bryntirion Comprehensive School and Cefn Glas Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 4RB?

The closest station to CF31 4RB is Wildmill, about 1,507 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 4RB?

CF31 4RB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 489 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 4RB is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Terry Harrison (Independent) and Jon-Paul Blundell (Labour Party).

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.