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Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws

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About

Blaengarw, Pontycymer and Bettws are three neighbouring communities in Bridgend county borough set in the valley landscape carved by local rivers. Blaengarw sits at the head of the Garw Valley; its name comes from the Welsh blaen Garw, literally the "head of the Garw". Pontycymer occupies lower ground along the same valley and its name is formed from pont y cymmer, a reference to a bridge at a river confluence. Bettws lies nearby within the county borough and takes its name from the old term for a prayer house, reflecting its long church-centered community history. The river that runs through the Garw Valley remains a defining feature of settlement patterns and transport lines.

The three villages grew up around coal extraction and related industries; former pits and spoil tips still mark the slopes while community groups, chapels and halls work with reclaimed open spaces and footpaths. Local services include primary schools, small shops and sports clubs, and networks of bridleways and valley routes that link the settlements. Day-to-day life combines local employment, commuting to other parts of the county borough and events organised through village committees and volunteer projects.

Area overview

On average Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws is £37,185 per year. Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws is home to around 7,688 people, with a population density of about 248.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws Population
7,688
Population density
248.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.08(0%)
Public order
7.41(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.33(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-34%)
Other theft
3.51(-23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,475
97.19%
Other White
69
0.9%
White and Black African (mixed)
21
0.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.21%
Total population: 7,691

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,807
29.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,298
20.99%
Level 3 (A level)
985
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
964
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
662
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 6,184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,175
36.18%
Owns with a mortgage
951
29.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
15.61%
Other social rented
399
12.28%
Social rents from council
131
4.03%
Total households: 3,248

Property prices in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £499,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced43£115,000
Semi-Detached8£161,000
Detached2£393,875

10 years median price trend in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws.

All postcodes in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws

CF328NQ

Garreg Side

CF328NN

Victoria Street

CF328TA

Betws Road

CF328DP

New Street

CF328PF

Ffrwyd Villas

CF328HR

Richard Street

CF328PS

Heol Gellilodrau

CF328LR

Victoria Street

CF328SP

Heol Glannant

CF328UE

Garw Valley

CF328EL

Garreg Road

CF328TE

Heol Y Felin

CF328SE

Pen Y Mynydd

CF328NB

Victoria Street

CF328HN

Meadow Street

CF328TS

Woodland Close

CF328EX

Garw Valley

CF328DW

Gloucester Buildings

CF328NP

Ffaldau Villas

CF328UD

Greenfield Terrace

CF328PB

Rose Cottages

CF328SS

Pen Parcau

CF328PG

Bettws Road

CF328AY

Bridge Street

CF328UB

Glannant Row

CF328RB

Heol Glynpandy

CF328NY

Mount Pleasant Cottages

CF328TW

Glynteg

CF328HX

Garw Valley

CF328BD

Church Terrace

CF328BE

Church Place

CF328LX

Lluest Cottages

CF328SR

Heol Glannant

CF328AR

Glanberis Terrace

CF328PH

Bettws Road

CF328FD

River Mews

CF328BH

Pretoria Street

CF328DU

Pant Y Gog

CF328EJ

West Rhonnda

CF328TJ

Dan Yr Eglwys

CF328TU

Godra Bryn

CF328YE

Tudor Drive

CF328DN

Fenton Place

CF328EG

Chapel Street

CF328ST

Brynhyfryd

CF328LJ

West Rhondda Road

CF328PU

Cae Bach

CF328DQ

Stable Lane

CF328RW

Heol Glannant

CF328BQ

Glen Garw

CF328DJ

Sweetwells Cottages

CF328BB

Church Street

CF328LS

Upper Adare Street

CF328UG

Moel Gilau

CF328UA

Garw Valley

CF328BP

James Road

CF328NT

Craig Las

CF328DH

Llanharan Villas

CF328SY

Rose Terrace

CF328AE

Bryn Bedw Street

CF328LB

Church Street

CF328LU

Hill View

CF328EB

Railway Terrace

CF328UL

Heol Richard Price

CF328YA

Abergarw Road

CF328PA

Garw Valley

CF328NU

Hot Wells

CF328DG

Oxford Street

CF328HG

Meadow Street

CF356UF

Garw Valley

CF328UU

Commercial Place

CF356UE

Garw Valley

CF328HT

Ivor Street

CF328NG

King Edward Street

CF328SB

Pen Y Mynydd

CF328ND

King Edward Street

CF328DL

Nant Yr Ychain Terrace

CF328AT

Railway Terrace

CF328AD

David Street

CF328AQ

Heol William Trigg

CF328DX

Tylagwyn Bungalows

CF328HS

Church Street

CF328DF

Oxford Street

CF328DB

Oxford Street

CF328BS

Forest View

CF328PE

Cwm Cottages

CF340EB

Moel Gilau

CF328QA

Garw Valley

CF328RY

Tyn-Y-Waun

CF328BL

Nanthir Road

CF328ER

Braichycymer Road

CF328RA

Heol Pandy

CF328AP

Cross Street

CF328DY

Pant Street

CF328SW

Cwmcoed

CF328UN

Betws Road

CF328AH

Queen Street

CF328RL

Heol Glannant

CF328HP

Brynhyfryd

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.