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Affluence in CF32 8ZR

How CF32 8ZR ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Central Bridgend
Council
Bridgend
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,839 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off CF32 8ZR is

On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CF32 8ZR area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is income (2.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
2.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Income2.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Education and skills2.0
  • Health and disability2.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Community safety3.0
  • Housing6.0
  • Access to services7.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£40,859
Before tax, all sources
Wales
£44,854
Below the national average
Higher than
14%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

55.1% of adults in the CF32 8ZR area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 16.9% are retired and 6% are full-time students.

CF32 8ZRWales
Employee, full-time35.5%31.9%
Employee, part-time13.8%11.8%
Self-employed5.9%8.2%
Unemployed4.4%2.5%
Full-time student6%7.9%
Retired16.9%24.7%
Looking after home or family6.6%4.3%
Long-term sick or disabled8.2%5.9%
Other2.8%2.9%
Occupations

Social grade

24.5% of adults in the CF32 8ZR area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the Wales average of 29.6%.

CF32 8ZRWales
Higher managerial & professional6.1%10.2%
Lower managerial & professional18.5%19.4%
Intermediate9.9%11.6%
Small employers & self-employed6.7%10.1%
Lower supervisory & technical7.2%6.2%
Semi-routine16.3%13.1%
Routine18.5%13.2%
Never worked & long-term unemployed11.5%8.5%
Full-time students5.5%7.6%
Education

Highest qualification

25.9% of adults in the CF32 8ZR area hold a degree or equivalent, below the Wales average of 31.5%. 23.7% have no qualifications.

CF32 8ZRWales
Degree level or above25.9%31.5%
A level or equivalent16.9%17.2%
GCSE grade 4/C or above13.8%14.4%
Below GCSE grade 4/C11.1%8.7%
Apprenticeship5.3%5.6%
Other qualifications3.2%2.7%
No qualifications23.7%19.9%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CF32 8ZR (Central Bridgend) (about 1,839 residents).

Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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