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Sub-area · Caerau · Bridgend · Wales

Living in Bridgend 001E

Part of Caerau · 1,318 residents

Bridgend 001E is a sub-area in Caerau, 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 (63rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£736+7.9%
vs last year
Liveability
99/100
Composite score
Safety
79/100
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 1820%
18–3419%
35–4917%
50–6421%
65+22%
Population1,318
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 person37%Couple with children17%Lone parent13%Other1%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 0.60
White100%Asian0%Mixed0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian45%Muslim0%No religion49%Other1%
Country of birth
Born in UK98%
Born outside UK2%
General health (self-reported)
Good74%Fair16%Bad10%
Disability prevalence24%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above21%
Apprenticeship7%
No qualifications26%

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

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What's it like to rent in Bridgend 001E?

Bridgend 001E sits inside Caerau, 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 001E 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 001E?
The median monthly rent across Bridgend 001E is £736.
How safe is Bridgend 001E?
Bridgend 001E has a safety score of 79/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Bridgend 001E?
Transport score: 72/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Bridgend 001E part of?
Bridgend 001E sits inside the Caerau neighbourhood, in Bridgend, Wales.