Town Pop. 1,224

Living in Cefn Cribwr: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cefn Cribwr comes out at 40/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Cefn Cribwr places 13th of 14 in the CF32 postcode district.

The CF32 district averages 50/100, putting Cefn Cribwr 10 points below its own postcode area. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (15), healthcare (18) and transport (19). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF32 postcode district.

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Cefn Cribwr scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF32 0AA CF32 7AA CF32 8AA CF32 9AA CF32

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cefn Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Farm Road 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital32 mi
North Devon District Hospital34.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital42.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE SURGERY1.2 mi
GP capacity14,575 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Bridgend
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed2%Retired28.5%Student4.5%Other inactive15.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.9%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary39%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership74.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
Council tax Bridgend · 2025-26
A £1,572
B £1,834
C £2,096
D £2,358
E £2,882
F £3,406
G £3,930
H £4,716
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Pyle 2.1 mi
Tondu 2.6 mi
Sarn 2.6 mi
J37 M4 1.8 mi
J37 M4 2.4 mi
J36 M4 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cefn Cribwr in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Pyle 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Trelales 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Coedhirwaun 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-fai 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Cornelly 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sarn 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-cae 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Merthyr Mawr 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eglwys Nunydd 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bettws 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bridgend 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Porthcawl 51 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cefn Cribwr a nice place to live?

Cefn Cribwr has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cefn Cribwr is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cefn Cribwr?

Cefn Cribwr is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cefn Cribwr

CF32 50 ⇄

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