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Sub-area · Broadlands · Bridgend · Wales

Living in Bridgend 017D

Part of Broadlands · 1,551 residents

Bridgend 017D is a sub-area in Broadlands, Bridgend that skews 65+ and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £736 a month, up 7.9% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (59th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£736+7.9%
vs last year
Liveability
37/100
Composite score
Safety
76/100
Higher is safer
Transport
72/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1818%
18–3414%
35–4919%
50–6424%
65+25%
Population1,551
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person28%Couple with children21%Lone parent7%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 6.30
White97%Asian2%Black0%Mixed1%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian54%Muslim0%No religion39%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK95%
Born outside UK5%
General health (self-reported)
Good82%Fair12%Bad6%
Disability prevalence19%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above47%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications13%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Bridgend 017D?

Bridgend 017D sits inside Broadlands, part of the wider Bridgend council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Bridgend 017D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Bridgend 017D?
The median monthly rent across Bridgend 017D is £736.
How safe is Bridgend 017D?
Bridgend 017D has a safety score of 76/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Bridgend 017D?
Transport score: 72/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Bridgend 017D part of?
Bridgend 017D sits inside the Broadlands neighbourhood, in Bridgend, Wales.