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Brackla West

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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 238 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brackla West Population
2,738
Population density
4,500.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

British
2,481
90.58%
Other White
86
3.14%
Indian
26
0.95%
Other Asian
22
0.8%
Pakistani
21
0.77%
Total population: 2,739

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
33
2.98%
Total households: 1,106

Property prices in Brackla West

Median price£262,475
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£154K – £305K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £262,475 (about £243 per square foot) in Brackla West area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,000 up to £424,995.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£290,000£271
Semi-Detached2£247,500£192
Terraced2£189,000£226
Flats5£120,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brackla West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,500£83,000£132,000£110,500
2017£216,248£95,500£144,500£145,000
2018£193,750£92,500£186,250£133,000
2019£247,000£81,000£122,475£123,725
2020£262,500£90,500£153,750£155,000
2021£283,500£101,250£265,000£167,000
2022£300,000£109,725£200,000£183,000
2023£289,995£110,000£296,500£153,500
2024£340,000£92,500£225,000£200,500
2025£323,584£120,000£232,500£175,000
2026£260,000£127,000£153,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brackla West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£154£108£175
2017£201£171£141£175
2018£179£164£145£173
2019£193£163£156£188
2020£210£182£196£182
2021£237£180£212£206
2022£261£206£240£182
2023£263£197£241£253
2024£256£282£197£258
2025£266£203£200£209
2026£271£228£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brackla West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Brackla West

Is Brackla West safe?

Brackla West records about 238 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brackla West?

The median sale price in Brackla West is £262,475 (about £243 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Brackla West?

Brackla West scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brackla West sits around rank 847 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?

The average household income in Brackla West is around £46,713 per year, and 40% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brackla West?

Brackla West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Johanna Ellen Elizabeth Llewellyn-Hopkins (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.