Postcode insights

CF34 0BB

Pentyla

Caerau

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Detailed insights for CF34 0BB

Overview

Postcode CF34 0BB is located in an urban city, within the Caerau ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Caerau area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Caerau is £33,363 per year. The nearest station is Maesteg, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Maesteg Welfare Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Caerau has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 632 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Caerau has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Caerau is £33,363 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF34 0BB.

Transport

The nearest station is Maesteg located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF34 0BB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Maesteg

N/A

Walking directions to Maesteg
0.9 mi

Maesteg (Ewenny Road)

N/A

Walking directions to Maesteg (Ewenny Road)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF34 0BB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMaesteg Welfare ParkLargeWalking directions to Maesteg Welfare Park

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
876.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.74(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-32%)
Vehicle crime
7.34(+156%)
Public order
6.6(-20%)
Other theft
1.47(-68%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
98.33%
Other White
4
1.67%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
25.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
25.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
19.81%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 207

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
53.04%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.3%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Shared ownership
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Caerau

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£122
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £130K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £122 per square foot) in Caerau area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,255 up to £250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caerau over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£207,000£160
Semi-Detached8£125,000£133
Terraced51£110,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caerau

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,250£109,000£72,000
2017£194,975£92,500£65,000
2018£135,000£86,000£70,000
2019£155,000£127,500£73,000
2020£166,500£128,000£79,000
2021£215,000£106,000£85,000
2022£210,000£140,000£91,000
2023£230,000£120,000£97,500
2024£200,000£165,000£105,000
2025£207,000£105,000£115,000
2026£117,500£107,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caerau.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerau.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122£131£80
2017£128£92£72
2018£114£97£67
2019£161£123£77
2020£113£125£84
2021£174£103£98
2022£220£150£102
2023£226£133£111
2024£157£149£106
2025£160£116£122
2026£192£123
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caerau.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Caerau in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF34 0BB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF34 0BB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202530, Heol Ty Gwyn, Maesteg, CF34 0BDSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
14 Apr 2025122, Heol Ty Gwyn, Maesteg, CF34 0BDOtherFreehold£262,000
22 Aug 2025135, Heol Ty Gwyn, Maesteg, CF34 0ATDetachedFreehold£250,000
10 Oct 202524, Macgregor Row, Maesteg, CF34 0APTerracedFreehold£110,000
11 Mar 20253, Charles Row, Maesteg, CF34 0ARTerracedFreehold£72,500

Schools

In the CF34 0BB postcode area, located within Caerau, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF34 0BB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicablePlasnewydd Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableNantyffyllon Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMaesteg SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF34 0BB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF34 0BB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoCastle Street, Bridgend, CF34 9UYWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miIcelandLlynfi Road, Bridgend, CF34 9DSWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miAldiLlynfi Road, Bridgend, CF34 9DSWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miFilcoTalbot Street, Bridgend, CF34 9BTWalking directions to Filco
0.5 miAsdaCastle Street, Maesteg, CF34 9UNWalking directions to Asda

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF34 0BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Davies

Caerau - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Paul Davies

Caerau - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Kinnock

Aberafan Maesteg - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyAberafan MaestegW07000081
WardCaerauW05001236
ParishMaestegW04000640
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CaerauW02000218
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 001EW01000995
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF34 0BB

Is CF34 0BB (Caerau) safe?

The area around CF34 0BB records about 42 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CF34 0BB?

The median sale price around CF34 0BB in Caerau is £110,000 (about £122 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF34 0BB?

There are 5 schools close to CF34 0BB, including Plasnewydd Primary School, Nantyffyllon Primary School and Maesteg School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF34 0BB?

The closest station to CF34 0BB is Maesteg, about 863 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF34 0BB?

CF34 0BB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 632 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF34 0BB (Caerau) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering CF34 0BB is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Davies (Independent) and Paul Davies (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.