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Brackla West Central

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About

Brackla West Central is a residential ward located on the northern edge of Bridgend town. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the late 20th century, with a network of local roads and cul-de-sacs. It contains essential local services including a primary school and a community centre, serving the daily needs of its residents. The layout is functional, with green spaces and playing fields integrated between the housing estates.

The ward is bordered by the A473 to the south, a main route into Bridgend town centre. Its topography includes gentle slopes rising from the River Ogmore valley. A notable local feature is the presence of Cae Castell Mound, a scheduled ancient monument situated within a modern housing development, providing a direct link to the area's much earlier history. Open land at Brackla Hill offers views towards the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Brackla West Central has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brackla West Central is £46,180 per year. Brackla West Central is home to around 3,478 people, with a population density of about 4,051.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brackla West Central Population
3,478
Population density
4,051.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.13(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.34(+141%)
Public order
29.61(+260%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.11(+147%)
Shoplifting
9.49(+48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,191
91.75%
Other White
111
3.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.83%
Chinese
28
0.81%
Other Asian
28
0.81%
Total population: 3,478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
840
29.45%
No qualifications
518
18.16%
Level 3 (A level)
509
17.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
425
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
302
10.59%
Total 16+ residents: 2,852

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
588
39.3%
Owns with a mortgage
494
33.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
222
14.84%
Other social rented
148
9.89%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.21%
Total households: 1,496

Property prices in Brackla West Central

Median price£212,500
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £244K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £258 per square foot) in Brackla West Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 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 Brackla West Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£288,000£272
Semi-Detached9£215,000£253
Terraced14£172,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla West Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,000£133,000£102,500
2017£209,475£137,950£110,725
2018£251,750£139,950£113,000
2019£249,998£140,000£105,000
2020£240,000£158,000£129,950
2021£261,000£173,500£128,550
2022£345,000£199,950£150,000
2023£315,000£193,000£165,250
2024£317,500£192,500£159,950
2025£288,000£219,998£166,500
2026£185,000£162,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£167£144
2017£175£171£152
2018£188£170£158
2019£188£177£169
2020£201£196£184
2021£216£219£191
2022£288£241£202
2023£252£239£205
2024£265£245£238
2025£278£237£259
2026£239£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Brackla West Central

Is Brackla West Central safe?

Brackla West Central records about 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brackla West Central?

The median sale price in Brackla West Central is £212,500 (about £258 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Brackla West Central?

Brackla West Central scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brackla West Central sits around rank 1,139 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 West Central?

The average household income in Brackla West Central is around £46,180 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brackla West Central?

Brackla West Central is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Charles Spanswick (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.