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Brackla West

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About

Brackla West is a ward and residential district within Bridgend town, in Bridgend County Borough, South Wales. The area was developed largely as a planned housing estate in the mid-20th century, with curving streets and cul-de-sacs that lead toward a central green and playing field. Local provision includes a primary school, a community centre, and a parade of shops serving day-to-day needs, with Bridgend town centre a short distance away. Housing ranges from older council-built terraces to later private developments, and footpaths link neighbourhood pockets to nearby open spaces.

As an electoral ward, Brackla West returns councillors to the county borough council and sits alongside other Brackla wards in local governance. Community sport and fixtures use the playing fields that form a focal point for the area; on weekday evenings you will often find training sessions or junior matches underway. Light industrial and small business units sit on the ward edge, providing local employment and services without extending into the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Brackla West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brackla West is £45,216 per year. Brackla West is home to around 6,207 people, with a population density of about 4,449.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brackla West Population
6,207
Population density
4,449.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.58(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.08(-17%)
Public order
10.79(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(-14%)
Shoplifting
5.16(-26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,705
91.94%
Other White
207
3.34%
Indian
48
0.77%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.61%
Chinese
33
0.53%
Total population: 6,205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,445
29.15%
No qualifications
956
19.29%
Level 3 (A level)
881
17.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
746
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 4,957

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
845
31.72%
Owns with a mortgage
721
27.06%
Other social rented
595
22.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
399
14.98%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.14%
Total households: 2,664

Property prices in Brackla West

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Brackla West area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brackla West 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 Brackla West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£346,000
Flats2£119,500
Semi-Detached18£190,000
Terraced28£157,625

10 years median price trend in Brackla West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West.

All postcodes in Brackla West

CF312HR

Traws Fynydd

CF312HF

Cae Bracla

CF312HJ

Cae Siwsan

CF312QW

Madoc Close

CF312PN

Warren Close

CF312HL

Cae Perllan

CF312PW

Wren Close

CF312HE

Cae Bracla

CF312PH

Fairoak Chase

CF312QN

Clos-Y-Waun

CF312AA

Coychurch Road

CF312NN

Sunnybank Court

CF312SR

Tremains Court

CF312BZ

Clos Tan-Y-Cefn

CF312LE

Rhiw Las

CF312DL

Coychurch Road

CF312HX

Cae Coed Erw

CF312JR

Hazeldene Avenue

CF312LW

Bishopswood

CF312LX

Bishopswood

CF312HN

Sedd Goch

CF312LF

Pen Onnen

CF312PB

Highfields

CF312JB

Rhiw Cae Mawr

CF312PD

Highfields

CF312QA

Dan-Y-Coed Rise

CF312HU

Ton Rhosyn

CF312LZ

Bishopswood

CF312NY

Clos Glas Y Dorlan

CF312PA

Highfields

CF312QQ

Glendower Close

CF312PT

Briary Way

CF312QB

Heol-Y-Rhos

CF312DS

Brackla West Central

CF312HD

The Willows

CF312EW

Meadow Walk

CF312DH

Longacres

CF312NZ

Redwing Close

CF312PE

Highfields

CF312ST

Cwrt Y Coed

CF312HW

Golwg Y Fro

CF312JA

Rhiw Tremaen

CF312PU

Briary Way

CF312AT

Ash Brook

CF312PX

Caradog Close

CF312DE

Longacres

CF312PY

Madoc Close

CF312PL

Springfield Lane

CF312QL

Clos-Y-Wern

CF312DN

Whitethorn Drive

CF312QR

Caradog Close

CF312LG

Maes Talcen

CF312DD

Longacres

CF312EU

Chorleywood Close

CF312PQ

Whitethorn Drive

CF312QD

Heol-Y-Coed Rise

CF312AP

Coychurch Road

CF312BY

Clos Tan-Y-Cefn

CF312LY

Bishopswood

CF312EX

Georgian Way

CF312QE

Heol Brynglas

CF312DG

Longacre

CF312HA

Trem Y Mor

CF312SS

Tremains Court

CF312HP

Cae Ysgubor

CF312LL

Canolfan

CF312JY

Bryn Bragl

CF312LQ

Maes Talcen

CF312HQ

Cae Bron

CF312DJ

Longacres

CF312JH

The Chase

CF312QP

Glendower Close

CF312HB

Trem Y Mor

CF312DF

Princess Way

CF312PJ

Robins Hill

CF312HZ

Priory Oak

CF312QT

Chaffinch Close

CF312HY

Priory Oak

CF312LU

Bishopswood

CF312PS

Bramble Close

CF312JQ

Hedgemoor

CF312LP

Bryn Bragl

CF312EY

Georgian Way

CF312EZ

Brackla Way

CF312HH

Cae Odin

CF312HS

Gwaun Coed

CF312JJ

The Chase

CF312LT

Bishopswood

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.