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Brackla West

About

Brackla West is a residential ward situated on the northwestern edge of Bridgend town. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the late 20th century, including estates of semi-detached and detached homes. It is bordered by the A4061 to the west, which connects to the M4 motorway, providing direct transport links. The layout is functional, with local amenities concentrated along main routes serving the community's daily needs.

The ward includes a significant portion of the Brackla Industrial Estate, a major employment zone for the wider region. Housing estates here often feature large, open green spaces and cul-de-sacs. A notable local feature is the presence of several large, man-made balancing ponds, designed for flood management, which have become established wildlife habitats within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Brackla West has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 238 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.5% 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 £46,713 per year. Brackla West is home to around 2,738 people, with a population density of about 4,500.3 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

238

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Brackla West Population

2,738

Population density

4,500.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

128.93(+280%)

Public order

40.54(+393%)

Anti-social behaviour

35.79(+175%)

Criminal damage and arson

23.01(+213%)

Shoplifting

12.78(+99%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

2,481

90.58%

Other White

3.14%

Indian

0.95%

Other Asian

0.8%

Pakistani

0.77%

Total population: 2,739

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

607

29.34%

No qualifications

430

20.78%

Level 3 (A level)

352

17.01%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

329

15.9%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

220

10.63%

Total 16+ residents: 2,069

Housing

Other social rented

444

40.14%

Owns with a mortgage

257

23.24%

Owns outright

199

17.99%

Private landlord or letting agency

153

13.83%

Social rents from council

2.98%

Total households: 1,106

Property prices in Brackla West

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Brackla West area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £424,995.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£338,584	£258,318	£282,488	£378,750	£418,498
Flats	3	£120,000	£105,600	£112,000	£127,500	£133,500
Semi-Detached	4	£232,500	£187,500	£217,500	£242,500	£260,500
Terraced	2	£200,000	£177,500	£187,500	£212,500	£222,500

10 years median price trend in Brackla West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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