CF31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 908 postcodes across 5 sectors in Bridgend.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
908
Bridgend's CF31 combines 87.4% ultrafast with 28.4% fixed wireless across 908 postcodes, showing strong cable presence and selective wireless gaps.
Broadband speeds in CF31
Share of CF31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 908 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 86.5% of the 908 postcodes across Bridgend town and immediate suburbs, with ultrafast penetration at 87.4%. Cable and fibre networks form the primary infrastructure backbone. Wireless networks serve 28.4%, a modest but consistent presence providing network diversity. Below-10Mbps premises are negligible at 0.4%, and no postcodes lack Universal Service Obligation coverage. Superfast coverage is solid at 97.6%, ensuring reliable baseline speeds across virtually all addresses. The speed distribution is gigabit-heavy: 87.4% achieve ultrafast speeds, 10.3% occupy the 30-300 Mbps band. This profile shows Bridgend's competitive infrastructure comparable to outer Cardiff districts, supporting residential and business connectivity needs.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
28%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CF31 splits into 5 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF31 1 | 196 | 97% | 0% | 82% |
| CF31 2 | 177 | 98% | 0% | 87% |
| CF31 3 | 173 | 94% | 0% | 73% |
| CF31 4 | 265 | 99% | 0% | 94% |
| CF31 5 | 97 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
All CF31 1 postcodes (196)
All CF31 2 postcodes (177)
All CF31 3 postcodes (173)
All CF31 4 postcodes (265)
All CF31 5 postcodes (97)
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Living in Bridgend
CF31 covers Bridgend town and immediate suburbs with mature infrastructure. Housing and price data are not available for this sector.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
CF31 broadband FAQs
Is Bridgend's CF31 as well-connected as Cardiff?
Essentially yes. 86.5% gigabit and 87.4% ultrafast match most Cardiff districts, showing consistent Welsh infrastructure.
Why is fixed wireless lower at 28.4% than in some Cardiff postcodes?
Bridgend relies on cable and fibre more than central Cardiff. Wireless supplements these where needed.
Will below-10Mbps speeds affect my move here?
Virtually no. 0.4% of postcodes sit that low, negligible across the entire district.
Is CF31 suitable for hybrid working?
Absolutely. Gigabit and superfast options reach 98% of postcodes, supporting video calls and uploads.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources