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Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

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About

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower form a residential ward on the northeastern edge of Bridgend town. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, including the large Brackla development, alongside older village communities. It contains several primary schools, local shops, and community centres serving its neighbourhoods. The ward is bordered by the M4 motorway to the north, providing a major transport link, and includes areas of open parkland and playing fields.

The geography transitions towards more rural settings in Coychurch Lower, which holds the historic St. Crallo's Church in its ancient village centre. This part of the ward features a mix of farmland and newer housing, with the River Ogmore flowing along its western boundary. The Coychurch Crematorium and its extensive memorial gardens are a significant feature within the landscape, situated near the old Coychurch Mill site.

Area overview

On average Brackla East and Coychurch Lower has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower is £50,645 per year. Brackla East and Coychurch Lower is home to around 4,130 people, with a population density of about 557.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Population
4,130
Population density
557.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.03(+56%)
Public order
16.46(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.83(-1%)
Drugs
9.2(+255%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.2(+25%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,880
93.97%
Other White
96
2.33%
Chinese
22
0.53%
Indian
22
0.53%
Irish
21
0.51%
Total population: 4,129

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,260
36.64%
Level 3 (A level)
611
17.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
502
14.6%
No qualifications
461
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
292
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 3,439

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
689
38.6%
Owns outright
687
38.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
253
14.17%
Other social rented
114
6.39%
Other forms of private rent
31
1.74%
Total households: 1,785

Property prices in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £258K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£321,050£286
Semi-Detached29£210,000£291
Terraced15£165,000£258
Flats1£156,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,500£133,725£104,000
2017£219,000£132,000£114,950
2018£226,000£141,000£107,500
2019£232,500£152,500£120,000
2020£272,500£157,725£120,000
2021£311,000£175,000£135,000
2022£325,000£195,500£150,500
2023£356,000£197,500£160,000
2024£330,000£211,000£160,000
2025£315,000£212,500£155,000
2026£254,000£190,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£174£172
2017£181£176£190
2018£192£193£183
2019£200£179£190
2020£214£211£194
2021£234£228£245
2022£265£260£239
2023£253£270£229
2024£257£261£263
2025£275£264£280
2026£295£280£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brackla East and Coychurch Lower in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

Is Brackla East and Coychurch Lower safe?

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

The median sale price in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower is £215,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower sits around rank 1,507 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 Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

The average household income in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower is around £50,645 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brackla East and Coychurch Lower?

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower is represented by 2 elected councillors: Eugene Lewis Phillip Caparros (Labour Party) and Simon John Griffiths (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF355FB

Glyndwr Court

CF313YY

Waterton Road

CF312BT

St Michaels Way

CF355EY

Bryn Road

CF313EB

South Road

CF312NB

Marigold Court

CF313BF

Crack Hill

CF312PF

Maple Drive

CF312BG

Llys Briallen

CF312BH

Oaktree Court

CF355FF

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF355FE

Cadwgan Court

CF312QG

Ty Gwyn Drive

CF313YN

Brocastle Avenue

CF312JS

Brackla Way

CF313RW

Kestrel Close

CF313RT

Western Avenue

CF312BJ

Hazeltree Way

CF356AG

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF355BQ

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF355EJ

Brookside

CF356AD

Tyn Y Caeau Lane

CF355ER

Hawthorn Drive

CF355ES

Bryn Road

CF312JZ

Caer Newydd

CF355EL

Willow Close

CF356AF

Heol Spencer

CF355NS

North Road

CF312BW

St Thomas Close

CF313RF

Raven Close

CF312BS

Primrose Close

CF312NJ

Heol Coch

CF355HA

Manor Drive

CF355FG

Iestyn Court

CF312PR

Maple Drive

CF313SA

David Street

CF312BL

St Maddocks Close

CF313DQ

East Street

CF312NA

Easterly Close

CF312AU

Raphael Avenue

CF355ET

Glenwood Close

CF355HH

Meadow Close

CF313TT

Princes Way

CF355EW

Treoes Road

CF313UD

New Street

CF313SU

Cowbridge Road

CF356AE

Bryn Road

CF355HE

Glebeland Close

CF312NR

Mandela Avenue

CF313SB

Kingsway

CF312EA

Heol Penderyn

CF355TB

Old Church Gardens

CF355AU

Corntown Road

CF313XR

Brocastle Avenue

CF313SY

South Road

CF355DB

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF313TH

Tower Close

CF355EU

Glenwood Close

CF312QH

Ty Gwyn Drive

CF313TU

Kent Road

CF312NU

Lark Rise

CF313WT

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF312NE

Fox Hollows

CF313YW

Waterton Lane

CF313RS

Coity Crescent

CF313EQ

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF355HF

Church Terrace

CF312BN

St Davids Close

CF312JX

Hyacinth Drive

CF355EN

Waterton Road

CF313RD

David Street

CF312NW

Eagle View

CF313TE

Ogmore Crescent

CF313TB

Castle Street

CF312NF

Fox Hollows

CF313UT

Queens Road

CF355TA

Duffryn Close

CF312BQ

St Illtyds Close

CF313RX

Western Avenue

CF313AQ

Princes Way

CF313PH

Crack Hill

CF356AB

Heol Simonston

CF312EB

Heol Glyndwr

CF313EX

Ewenny Industrial Estate

CF313YH

Cheapside

CF312JT

Church Acre

CF313SH

Bennett Street

CF355HN

Hawthorn Drive

CF313SZ

North Road

CF313RH

Western Avenue

CF356AA

Heol Llangrallo

CF355HG

Heol Y Capel

CF313PJ

Brackla East and Coychurch Lower

CF312NS

Hollyhock Drive

CF312BU

Vale View

CF313TR

Moor Road

CF312BE

St Michaels Way

CF355HR

Heol Cae Tyla

CF313TS

George Street

CF313RY

Kingsway

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.