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About

Aberkenfig sits within the Llynfi Valley, characterised by its position along the A4063 road. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from traditional terraces to more modern estates. Local commerce is centred around a small cluster of shops and services catering to daily needs. The ward includes the neighbouring village of Brynmenyn, with the Llynfi River forming a natural feature through the community.

The area's history is tied to the coal mining industry, though little visible infrastructure remains. Recreational space is provided by Bryngarw Country Park, located on its eastern fringe, which offers woodland walks and formal gardens. Public transport connections via bus services link the ward to Bridgend town centre and other valley communities. The topography is defined by the gentle slopes of the valley sides surrounding the settlement.

Area overview

On average Aberkenfig has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aberkenfig is £44,490 per year. Aberkenfig is home to around 2,384 people, with a population density of about 194.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aberkenfig Population
2,384
Population density
194.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.75(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.2(+32%)
Public order
11.33(+38%)
Shoplifting
6.71(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,257
94.71%
Other White
31
1.3%
Chinese
27
1.13%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
0.67%
Irish
10
0.42%
Total population: 2,383

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
625
31.44%
No qualifications
403
20.27%
Level 3 (A level)
340
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
284
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
188
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 1,988

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
421
40.13%
Owns outright
404
38.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
116
11.06%
Other social rented
59
5.62%
Other forms of private rent
32
3.05%
Total households: 1,049

Property prices in Aberkenfig

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £304K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Aberkenfig area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,736 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberkenfig over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£320,000£275
Semi-Detached13£235,000£217
Terraced15£149,000£175
Flats1£120,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberkenfig

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,750£133,423£116,500
2017£218,000£142,500£115,000
2018£234,000£140,500£125,000
2019£239,995£135,000£116,000
2020£298,500£154,000£129,950
2021£243,000£162,475£130,000
2022£312,998£191,995£150,000
2023£320,995£216,995£145,000
2024£320,995£207,475£159,999
2025£307,995£243,995£160,000
2026£317,500£235,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£193£103
2017£183£187£120
2018£181£135£133
2019£213£154£135
2020£170£170£122
2021£180£168£151
2022£265£202£159
2023£280£262£158
2024£283£282£172
2025£276£244£176
2026£295£295£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberkenfig in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aberkenfig

Is Aberkenfig safe?

Aberkenfig records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aberkenfig?

The median sale price in Aberkenfig is £210,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aberkenfig?

Aberkenfig scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aberkenfig sits around rank 1,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aberkenfig?

The average household income in Aberkenfig is around £44,490 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aberkenfig?

Aberkenfig is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gary Haines (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Aberkenfig

CF329AS

Dun Raven Street

CF329RE

Pandy Park

CF329BL

New Street

CF329GJ

Rhodfa Parc Slip

CF329EL

Ffordd Glo Caled

CF329AR

Park Road

CF329BZ

Clos Pwll Clai

CF320EN

Fountain Cottages

CF329HF

New Road

CF329BN

Bridgend Road

CF329BG

Bridgend Road

CF329AE

Bridgend Road

CF329AW

Hafan Deg Flats

CF329RB

Sandfields

CF329BP

Oak Street

CF320EH

New Road

CF329AG

Mount Pleasant

CF320DP

Baglan Cottages

CF329FL

Heol Parc Tondu

CF329AB

Danylan

CF329AD

Bridgend Road

CF329AP

Bridgend Road

CF329BE

Meadow Street

CF329GN

Lon Y Rheilffordd

CF329TF

Heol Persondy

CF329FG

Aberkenfig

CF329RA

St Brides Road

CF329GA

Clos Gwaith Brics

CF329HZ

Aberkenfig

CF329PR

Hope Avenue

CF329GE

Cwrt Yr Hen Ysgol

CF320EB

Graig Avon

CF320DU

Heol Cefn Ydfa

CF320EW

Fountain Cottages

CF329PS

Coronation Street

CF320DR

Riverside Cottages

CF320EP

Nicholls Road

CF328YS

Aberkenfig

CF320EA

Victoria Buildings

CF320HD

Tycribwr Hill

CF329PY

St Brides Road

CF320EL

New Road

CF329AY

Bridgend Road

CF329PP

Pandy Road

CF320BS

Ffordd Y Gyfraith

CF329HA

Derllwyn Road

CF320DS

Heol Treharne

CF320DL

Cildaudy Road

CF329PL

Heol-Y-Llyfrall

CF329RF

Heol Persondy

CF329PU

The Crescent

CF328YR

Aberkenfig

CF329AA

Pen Y Fai Road

CF329BQ

Bryn Road

CF329GP

Aberkenfig

CF320DW

Box Terrace

CF320DN

Box Cottages

CF329AT

Dan Y Coed Flats

CF329DD

Bridgend Road

CF329GB

Rhes Leith

CF320DH

Maesteg Road

CF329DA

Riverside

CF320BP

Law Street

CF329BW

Bristol Street

CF329DN

Aberkenfig

CF329BB

West Street

CF329AH

Mount Pleasant

CF329AN

Aberkenfig

CF329BD

Rock Street

CF329GD

Ffordd Antwn

CF329AU

Church Street

CF329EH

Clos Y Cawell

CF320DY

Oak Terrace

CF349BH

Aberkenfig

CF329ED

Maesteg Road

CF320DT

Heol Coed Leyshon

CF329BA

Bridgend Road

CF329BY

Pleasant View

CF320EG

Aberkenfig

CF329FP

Heol Y Glowyr

CF320EE

Nicholls Road

CF320BQ

Aberkenfig

CF329AF

Factory Terrace

CF320ED

Heol Persondy

CF329BH

East Street

CF329RD

Southern Road

CF329AL

Alma Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.