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Affluence in CF32 9LF

How CF32 9LF ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig
Council
Bridgend
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,813 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off CF32 9LF is

On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CF32 9LF 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
  • Health and disability2.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Community safety3.0
  • Education and skills4.0
  • Access to services4.0
  • Housing7.0
Income

Household income

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

Annual income
£44,490
Before tax, all sources
Wales
£44,854
Below the national average
Higher than
25%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

52.1% of adults in the CF32 9LF area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 22.1% are retired and 4.8% are full-time students.

CF32 9LFWales
Employee, full-time34.3%31.9%
Employee, part-time12.2%11.8%
Self-employed5.5%8.2%
Unemployed2.4%2.5%
Full-time student4.8%7.9%
Retired22.1%24.7%
Looking after home or family4.9%4.3%
Long-term sick or disabled10.8%5.9%
Other2.9%2.9%
Occupations

Social grade

26% of adults in the CF32 9LF area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the Wales average of 29.6%.

CF32 9LFWales
Higher managerial & professional8.5%10.2%
Lower managerial & professional17.5%19.4%
Intermediate11.1%11.6%
Small employers & self-employed8.2%10.1%
Lower supervisory & technical7.7%6.2%
Semi-routine14.3%13.1%
Routine15.7%13.2%
Never worked & long-term unemployed12.6%8.5%
Full-time students4.3%7.6%
Education

Highest qualification

25.3% of adults in the CF32 9LF area hold a degree or equivalent, below the Wales average of 31.5%. 28.5% have no qualifications.

CF32 9LFWales
Degree level or above25.3%31.5%
A level or equivalent15.2%17.2%
GCSE grade 4/C or above13.6%14.4%
Below GCSE grade 4/C8.7%8.7%
Apprenticeship5.9%5.6%
Other qualifications2.8%2.7%
No qualifications28.5%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 9LF (Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig) (about 1,813 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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