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Bridgend Central

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bridgend Central Population

10,073

Population density

3,614.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,175

91.1%

Other White

361

3.58%

Other Asian

127

1.26%

Indian

0.76%

Bangladeshi

0.46%

Total population: 10,071

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£288,200	£151,500	£212,500	£332,500	£415,875
Flats	10	£121,250	£107,250	£120,000	£125,000	£137,400
Semi-Detached	55	£232,000	£167,600	£205,000	£289,100	£432,500
Terraced	24	£167,500	£99,143	£148,188	£190,750	£207,850

10 years median price trend in Bridgend Central

All postcodes in Bridgend Central

CF319YE

Angel Street

CF311DN

Caroline Street

CF311RH

Glanffornwg

CF319ZJ

Angel Street

CF319ZW

Bridgend Central

CF311BL

Court Road

CF311HQ

Bridgend Central

CF311LR

Coity Road

CF319ZB

Angel Street

CF314AP

Boulevard De Villenave D'ornon

CF314HJ

Bradfield Road

CF314SZ

Parcau Avenue

CF311RZ

Tremgarth

CF314BB

Park Street

CF314ZA

Bridgend Central

CF311DL

Queen Street

CF311ST

Llynfi Lane

CF314EY

Newcastle Hill

CF314FH

Coed Parc

CF314LR

Leckwith Court

CF311JD

Dunraven Place

CF311YX

Maes Y Felin

CF314HY

Restway Gardens

CF314JR

Llangewydd Road

CF314PJ

Cefn Glas Road

CF314DL

Brynawel

CF314JY

St Illtyds Road

CF311HU

Queen Street

CF311JR

Quarella Road

CF311LJ

Market Street

CF311RL

Glanffornwg

CF311TL

High View

CF314DH

Philip Avenue

CF314JH

Leckwith Drive

CF314JZ

St Teilos Road

CF319ZU

Angel Street

CF311JW

Quarella Road

CF319YQ

Angel Street

CF311HX

Queen Street

CF311JF

Dunraven Place

CF311JZ

Lawrence Close

CF311LU

Coity Road

CF311ND

Austin Avenue

CF311TF

Acland Road

CF311YN

Maes Y Felin

CF311AF

Elder Street

CF311ED

Wyndham Street

CF311SY

Llynfi Street

CF314ST

Oaklands Avenue

CF319YW

Angel Street

CF311AB

Market Street

CF311HH

Canberra Road

CF311NB

Hayes Terrace

CF311YS

Maes-Y-Felin

CF314JL

Underhill Cottages

CF319YP

Angel Street

CF311RJ

Glanffornwg

CF314JD

Mill Lane

CF311EN

Adare Street

CF311HL

Castle View

CF311NE

Coity Road

CF314JE

Tondu Road

CF314PH

Cefn Coed

CF311HE

Meadow Street

CF314JG

Mill Field

CF314QH

Swn Cloch Yr Eglwys

CF319ZS

Angel Street

CF311EJ

Adare Street

CF314DN

Heol Y Ffin

CF314HD

West Road

CF314SS

Heol Y Bardd

CF314TD

Heol Y Bardd

CF319YG

Angel Street

CF311JG

Quarella

CF314SW

Woodlands Rise

CF319ZA

Angel Street

Data Sources

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

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

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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