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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 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
137
Deprivation level
N/A
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
65.42(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.33(+179%)
Public order
23.83(+190%)
Shoplifting
16.08(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.1(+92%)
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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Bridgend Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £500,555.

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
Detached29£320,000
Flats13£122,500
Semi-Detached69£240,000
Terraced29£165,000

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

CF314HF

St Leonards Road

CF311RR

St Davids Close

CF314LR

Leckwith Court

CF314AA

Angel Street

CF314DP

Brynawelon

CF314SL

Oaklands Road

CF314JL

Underhill Cottages

CF311TW

Napier Close

CF311YP

Maes-Y-Felin

CF311ST

Llynfi Lane

CF314SX

Oaklands Road

CF311LG

Gerddi Quarella

CF319ZJ

Angel Street

CF314DL

Brynawel

CF311AG

Mackworth Street

CF311BL

Court Road

CF311RT

St Nicholas Road

CF311SH

Tairfelin

CF314PQ

Pascoe'S Avenue

CF311LY

Australian Terrace

CF311NW

Coity Road

CF311SU

Ogmore Terrace

CF311YU

Maes-Y-Felin

CF314RW

Churchill Close

CF311LF

Coity Road

CF314SR

Greenfields Avenue

CF314DH

Philip Avenue

CF311RN

Glanffornwg

CF314PF

Llys Santes Fair

CF314BJ

Parkfields Road

CF311BX

Nolton Street

CF319ZS

Angel Street

CF311LR

Coity Road

CF314RP

Fron Heulog

CF311LT

Coity Road

CF311HD

Morfa Street

CF319YE

Angel Street

CF311HL

Castle View

CF311JF

Dunraven Place

CF311SW

Tairfelin

CF314AP

Brewery Lane

CF314JD

Mill Lane

CF314WB

Angel Street

CF314HD

West Road

CF311JG

Quarella

CF311JD

Dunraven Place

CF311EX

Cross Street

CF311RJ

Glanffornwg

CF311SN

Tairfelin

CF319ZU

Angel Street

CF314DB

Heol Yr Onnen

CF311RZ

Tremgarth

CF314BN

Park Court Road

CF314AX

Park Street

CF314TD

Heol Y Bardd

CF314XX

Bryngolau

CF314AG

Rice Street

CF314SN

Oaklands Road

CF319YG

Angel Street

CF314RR

Heol Y Foelas

CF311ET

Adare Street

CF319ZW

Bridgend Central

CF311NJ

Castle View

CF311RU

St Christophers Road

CF311YY

Maes Y Felin

CF319ZN

Angel Street

CF319ZA

Angel Street

CF311NS

Coity Road Sidings

CF311YX

Maes Y Felin

CF311SY

Llynfi Street

CF314DJ

Hillsboro

CF314AZ

Park Street

CF314QQ

Pen Y Berllan

CF314BL

Parkfields Road

CF314BW

Park Court Road

CF314HY

Restway Gardens

CF314EY

Newcastle Hill

CF311HW

Mackworth Street

CF314TB

Heol Y Bardd

CF311EJ

Adare Street

CF311BD

Court Road

CF319YL

Angel Street

CF311JE

Stryd Wyndham

CF311HJ

Bryn Morfa

CF314JH

Leckwith Drive

CF314HG

St Leonards Road

CF311DL

Queen Street

CF314HH

West Field Avenue

CF311AB

Market Street

CF311NL

Coity Road

CF314AY

Cae Dre Street

CF314BQ

Park Street

CF314HL

Bradfield Avenue

CF311NA

Cemetery Road

CF314ST

Oaklands Avenue

CF314SS

Heol Y Bardd

CF314DN

Heol Y Ffin

CF314AD

Angel Street

CF319ZY

Angel Street

CF311EF

Wyndham Street

Data Sources

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