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Who lives in CF36 3

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in CF36 3, set against Wales as a whole.

Council
Bridgend
Region
Wales
Population
12,617 (2024)
Population

Who lives in CF36 3

Residents
12,617
2024 estimate
Households
5,739
Census
Median age
53
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
12% / 32%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.2% of residents. 12.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 31.7% are 65 or over, well above the Wales figure of 21.3%.

CF36 3Wales
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

51.7% of residents are female and 48.3% male.

CF36 3
52%
48%
Wales
  • Female51.7%51.1%
  • Male48.3%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

49.8% of adults in CF36 3 are married or in a civil partnership, above the Wales average of 43.8%. 27% have never married.

CF36 3Wales
Married or civil partnership49.8%43.8%
Never married27%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved11.2%9.9%
Separated1.6%2%
Widowed10.4%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.1% of residents in CF36 3 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

CF36 3
45%
32%
16%
Wales
  • Very good44.8%46.2%
  • Good32.3%32.4%
  • Fair15.7%14.5%
  • Bad5.6%5.3%
  • Very bad1.7%1.7%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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