Postcode report
CF32 8AA Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CF32 8AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF32 8AA is a postcode in Garw Valley, Bridgend, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF32 8AA, then scores the surrounding small area 56/100 - top 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF32 8AA are safety and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF32 8AA is based on Bridgend 004 Census 2021. It covers 7,685 residents, 249 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 16% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near CF32 8AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF32 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 60 rolling sales, down 0.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF32 8AA can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF32 8AA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about CF32 8AA
Is CF32 8AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 56/100 (top 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF32 8AA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF32 8AA?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF32 8AA?
LocaleIQ matched CF32 8AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF32 8AA?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.