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About

Blackmill ward is situated in the Ogmore Valley, northwest of Bridgend town. The area is defined by the River Ogmore and the surrounding steep-sided hills, which historically shaped its development around coal mining. Residential streets are arranged along the valley floor and lower slopes, with terraced housing being common. The landscape remains largely rural beyond the village core, with farmland and woodland covering the upper hillsides.

The ward's industrial past is evident in local landmarks like the former colliery sites, though nature has reclaimed many areas. Community facilities are centred on the main road through the village. A specific local feature is the presence of the Ogwr Fach river, a tributary that joins the Ogmore here, influencing the settlement's layout. The geography continues to dictate land use, with limited space for expansion.

Area overview

On average Blackmill has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackmill is £37,997 per year. Blackmill is home to around 2,509 people, with a population density of about 149.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackmill Population
2,509
Population density
149.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.63(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.77(-33%)
Public order
3.99(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.59(-51%)
Other theft
2.39(-48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,443
97.37%
Other White
22
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.32%
Pakistani
6
0.24%
Total population: 2,509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
656
32.38%
Level 4 qualifications or above
415
20.48%
Level 3 (A level)
312
15.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
297
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
184
9.08%
Total 16+ residents: 2,026

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
358
35%
Owns with a mortgage
290
28.35%
Other social rented
143
13.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
136
13.29%
Social rents from council
70
6.84%
Total households: 1,023

Property prices in Blackmill

Median price£139,000
Price per sq ft£146
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£109K – £210K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 (about £146 per square foot) in Blackmill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackmill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£332,498£248
Semi-Detached8£201,000£154
Terraced12£104,500£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackmill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,500£272,000£75,000
2017£274,000£96,500£98,975
2018£295,000£129,800£76,250
2019£235,000£114,500£79,950
2020£270,000£124,000£92,500
2021£210,000£162,750£100,000
2022£313,000£170,000£135,000
2023£312,000£235,000£111,000
2024£317,500£150,000£112,000
2025£349,995£195,000£105,000
2026£372,500£210,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£128£89
2017£175£105£115
2018£178£153£85
2019£202£129£95
2020£190£157£100
2021£190£166£120
2022£232£215£146
2023£172£195£130
2024£256£147£142
2025£266£147£122
2026£325£241£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Blackmill

Is Blackmill safe?

Blackmill records about 62 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 Blackmill?

The median sale price in Blackmill is £139,000 (about £146 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Blackmill?

Blackmill scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Blackmill sits around rank 376 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 Blackmill?

The average household income in Blackmill is around £37,997 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Blackmill?

Blackmill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Hywel Miles Williams (Labour Party).

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.