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Bridgend Central

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About

Bridgend Central ward encompasses the historic core of the town, centred around the main shopping streets of Queen Street and Nolton Street. The area functions as the primary commercial and civic hub, containing the main retail outlets, the bus station, and the local authority offices. The layout is defined by its grid-like pattern of streets branching from the central crossroads.

The ward includes the residential terraces immediately surrounding the town centre, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian housing stock. The River Ogmore flows along the ward's western edge, with the landmark Bryngarw House located just outside its boundary to the north. The area is directly served by Bridgend railway station, providing a key transport link for the community.

Area overview

On average Bridgend Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgend Central is £42,279 per year. Bridgend Central is home to around 10,073 people, with a population density of about 3,614.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgend Central Population
10,073
Population density
3,614.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.84(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.94(+141%)
Public order
23.83(+167%)
Shoplifting
14.79(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.6(+68%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,175
91.1%
Other White
361
3.58%
Other Asian
127
1.26%
Indian
77
0.76%
Bangladeshi
46
0.46%
Total population: 10,071

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,360
28.23%
No qualifications
1,914
22.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,330
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,257
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 8,360

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,582
33.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,274
27.3%
Other social rented
810
17.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
657
14.08%
Social rents from council
227
4.86%
Total households: 4,667

Property prices in Bridgend Central

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Bridgend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bridgend Central 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 Bridgend Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£288,200
Flats10£121,250
Semi-Detached55£232,000
Terraced24£167,500

10 years median price trend in Bridgend Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgend Central.

All postcodes in Bridgend Central

CF311NL

Coity Road

CF311JT

Quarella Road

CF314SL

Oaklands Road

CF319YS

Angel Street

CF311YP

Maes-Y-Felin

CF319YH

Angel Street

CF311DB

Brackla Street

CF311RP

St Patricks Drive

CF311YY

Maes Y Felin

CF314RN

Heol Y Frenhines

CF319ZZ

Angel Street

CF311YZ

Maes Y Felin

CF314JF

Tynton Road

CF319YD

Angel Street

CF319YF

Angel Street

CF311JX

Quarella Road

CF311HJ

Bryn Morfa

CF314BN

Park Court Road

CF314HL

Bradfield Avenue

CF314SJ

Oaklands Close

CF319YT

Angel Street

CF311RR

St Davids Close

CF314BH

Parkfields Road

CF314BW

Park Court Road

CF314LJ

Tondu Road

CF311SH

Tairfelin

CF314HF

St Leonards Road

CF314LD

St Johns Road

CF319ZY

Angel Street

CF311RX

St Andrews Road

CF311RY

St Francis Road

CF311TQ

Vernon Street

CF314HX

Hanover Court

CF314AZ

Park Street

CF314DJ

Hillsboro

CF314RP

Fron Heulog

CF314SE

Oaklands Road

CF319ZH

Angel Street

CF319YR

Angel Street

CF311JN

Quarella Road

CF311TJ

Herbert Street

CF319ZN

Angel Street

CF311HD

Morfa Street

CF311LL

Market Street

CF319ZR

Angel Street

CF314AA

Angel Street

CF314DB

Heol Yr Onnen

CF314HP

Ystrad Fawr

CF314JJ

Lewis Avenue

CF319YN

Angel Street

CF311TD

Minerva Street

CF319ZT

Angel Street

CF311AH

Bridgend Central

CF311EB

Wyndham Street

CF311EQ

Stryd Wyndham

CF311NJ

Castle View

CF314AU

Park Street

CF314AY

Cae Dre Street

CF314HS

Heol-Y-Nant

CF314RJ

West House Road

CF311JS

Quarella Road

CF311RW

Wild Mill Lane

CF314AF

Sunnyside Road

CF314JQ

Mill Field

CF319ZD

Angel Street

CF311EH

Wyndham Street

CF311HW

Mackworth Street

CF314AE

Sunnyside Road

CF314BL

Parkfields Road

CF314RR

Heol Y Foelas

CF311NW

Coity Road

CF314HE

Walters Road

CF313BL

Stryd Y Dŵr

CF311LP

Mackworth Street

CF314RW

Churchill Close

CF319YJ

Angel Street

CF314AX

Park Street

CF314HA

The Square

CF311HA

Morfa Street

CF311NA

Cemetery Road

CF311SU

Ogmore Terrace

CF314BS

Glan Y Parc

CF314SH

Oaklands Drive

CF311SN

Tairfelin

CF314BY

Bryntirion Hill

CF314JN

Mill Lane

CF314XX

Bryngolau

CF311AG

Mackworth Street

CF314AG

Rice Street

CF314BQ

Park Street

CF314WB

Angel Street

CF314PE

Woodridge

CF311ET

Adare Street

CF311RU

St Christophers Road

CF311SP

The Precinct

CF311DW

Caroline Street

CF311RS

St Georges Avenue

CF311HF

Green Street

CF311JU

Quarella Crescent

CF314HN

West Field Avenue

Data Sources

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