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Brackla East Central

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About

Brackla East Central is a residential ward situated on the eastern side of the Brackla housing estate, one of the largest in Wales. The area is characterised by post-war and more recent suburban housing, with a mix of property types. It contains local convenience shops, a primary school, and community facilities serving the immediate neighbourhood. The layout is primarily cul-de-sacs and connecting roads, designed for family living.

The ward is bordered by the A4061 Bridgend Road and lies close to the River Ogmore corridor. A notable local feature is the active community council, which manages several recreation grounds and play areas directly within the ward. Public footpaths provide access to surrounding green spaces, including areas leading toward the wider Brackla Woodland. Transport links connect residents to Bridgend town centre and the nearby retail parks.

Area overview

On average Brackla East Central has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brackla East Central is £48,175 per year. Brackla East Central is home to around 2,520 people, with a population density of about 4,920 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brackla East Central Population
2,520
Population density
4,920 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.51(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.84(+52%)
Public order
17.06(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.1(+78%)
Other crime
4.37(+108%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,329
92.42%
Other White
108
4.29%
Indian
12
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.48%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.44%
Total population: 2,520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
712
34.55%
Level 3 (A level)
400
19.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
317
15.38%
No qualifications
283
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
188
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 2,061

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
421
37.16%
Owns outright
382
33.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
22.42%
Other social rented
44
3.88%
Other forms of private rent
30
2.65%
Total households: 1,133

Property prices in Brackla East Central

Median price£173,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £231K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Brackla East Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £375,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£275,000£255
Semi-Detached14£187,500£272
Terraced14£139,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla East Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£133,000£84,000
2017£183,500£127,500£101,000
2018£176,500£138,250£90,000
2019£193,500£134,750£102,000
2020£245,000£139,950£110,000
2021£258,750£163,000£127,000
2022£267,000£171,000£131,000
2023£245,000£188,750£147,875
2024£279,995£172,000£154,000
2025£310,000£178,500£149,000
2026£275,000£230,000£139,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£157£140
2017£172£170£173
2018£181£171£157
2019£178£188£166
2020£206£186£191
2021£216£204£200
2022£267£260£236
2023£245£239£246
2024£261£248£237
2025£240£269£252
2026£304£251£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla East Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brackla East Central in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Brackla East Central

Is Brackla East Central safe?

Brackla East Central records about 107 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 Central?

The median sale price in Brackla East Central is £173,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Brackla East Central?

Brackla East Central scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brackla East Central sits around rank 1,513 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 Central?

The average household income in Brackla East Central is around £48,175 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brackla East Central?

Brackla East Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: William Kendall (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.