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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

CF311ND

Austin Avenue

CF314LB

St Illtyds Road

CF311GW

Brook Court

CF311HE

Meadow Street

CF319YB

Angel Street

CF319YF

Angel Street

CF319ZX

Angel Street

CF314TA

Parcau Road

CF319YX

Angel Street

CF319YR

Angel Street

CF311JT

Quarella Road

CF314PE

Woodridge

CF314SD

Bridgend Central

CF314DA

Bryntirion Hill

CF319XZ

Angel Street

CF311LH

Derwen Road

CF319ZT

Angel Street

CF311EQ

Stryd Wyndham

CF314JF

Tynton Road

CF311RS

St Georges Avenue

CF319YN

Angel Street

CF314HR

Glannant Road

CF311ED

Wyndham Street

CF319YD

Angel Street

CF311RY

St Francis Road

CF311YZ

Maes Y Felin

CF319ZE

Angel Street

CF314SZ

Parcau Avenue

CF314HT

Heol Y Nant

CF311SL

Tairfelin

CF311HX

Queen Street

CF314LH

Tondu Road

CF314PG

Cefn Glas Road

CF314BS

Glan Y Parc

CF311EN

Adare Street

CF314HS

Heol-Y-Nant

CF311RW

Wild Mill Lane

CF314DR

Cae Bryn

CF314HU

Coed Parc Court

CF314RL

Hafan-Y-Bryn

CF314JP

Llangewydd Road

CF313BL

Stryd Y Dŵr

CF314EZ

The Graig

CF319ZR

Angel Street

CF311LZ

Caeffatri Close

CF311JN

Quarella Road

CF314JG

Mill Field

CF311LJ

Market Street

CF314JZ

St Teilos Road

CF311AH

Bridgend Central

CF319YH

Angel Street

CF314LA

St Davids Road

CF311JR

Quarella Road

CF311RH

Glanffornwg

CF311TH

Vernon Street

CF311DU

Nolton Street

CF311JH

Old Bridge

CF311SJ

Tairfelin

CF311DW

Caroline Street

CF314RN

Heol Y Frenhines

CF314AU

Park Street

CF311YW

Maes Y Felin

CF314BZ

Bryntirion Close

CF311TN

Waunscil Avenue

CF311HH

Canberra Road

CF314JA

Tondu Road

CF311BB

Llynfi Lane

CF311EH

Wyndham Street

CF314HW

Ystrad Fawr

CF314JR

Llangewydd Road

CF319YZ

Angel Street

CF311HU

Queen Street

CF319ZL

Angel Street

CF314PB

Rhodfa Bryn Castell

CF314RS

Elizabeth Road

CF311TF

Acland Road

Data Sources

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