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Affluence in CF34 9YW

How CF34 9YW ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Maesteg East
Council
Bridgend
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,529 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off CF34 9YW is

On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CF34 9YW area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is health and disability (1.0 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
  • Health and disability1.0
  • Income2.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Education and skills3.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Community safety3.0
  • Housing6.0
  • Access to services9.0
Income

Household income

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

Annual income
£37,624
Before tax, all sources
Wales
£44,854
Below the national average
Higher than
6%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

46.5% of adults in the CF34 9YW area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 30% are retired and 4.2% are full-time students.

CF34 9YWWales
Employee, full-time29.4%31.9%
Employee, part-time12.3%11.8%
Self-employed4.7%8.2%
Unemployed2%2.5%
Full-time student4.2%7.9%
Retired30%24.7%
Looking after home or family4.8%4.3%
Long-term sick or disabled9.2%5.9%
Other3.2%2.9%
Occupations

Social grade

21.5% of adults in the CF34 9YW area work in managerial or professional jobs, below the Wales average of 29.6%.

CF34 9YWWales
Higher managerial & professional6.2%10.2%
Lower managerial & professional15.3%19.4%
Intermediate9.6%11.6%
Small employers & self-employed6.2%10.1%
Lower supervisory & technical8.5%6.2%
Semi-routine19.6%13.1%
Routine19.2%13.2%
Never worked & long-term unemployed11.3%8.5%
Full-time students4.1%7.6%
Education

Highest qualification

22.1% of adults in the CF34 9YW area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the Wales average of 31.5%. 29.2% have no qualifications.

CF34 9YWWales
Degree level or above22.1%31.5%
A level or equivalent13.6%17.2%
GCSE grade 4/C or above16.4%14.4%
Below GCSE grade 4/C10.1%8.7%
Apprenticeship6%5.6%
Other qualifications2.6%2.7%
No qualifications29.2%19.9%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CF34 9YW (Maesteg East) (about 1,529 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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