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About

Bridgend county borough sits on the south coast of Wales between the coastal plain and the South Wales Valleys. The principal town, Bridgend, lies where the River Ogmore flows through the town centre to the sea. The area grew around coal, iron and later light industry; traces of collieries and 19th-century works remain in valley communities such as Maesteg and Tondu. Road and rail converge at Bridgend railway station, with services along the coast and up the Maesteg Line into the valleys, and local bus routes link smaller settlements to the town.

On the coast, Porthcawl provides a promenade, beaches and Rest Bay, and hosts Royal Porthcawl Golf Club. Kenfig National Nature Reserve occupies a dune system with Kenfig Pool lying just behind the sand, and Ogmore Castle survives as a Norman ruin at the mouth of the River Ogmore. Retail and public services include the Bridgend Designer Outlet and the Princess of Wales Hospital, both near the town. Communities range from coastal villages to former mining valleys, connected by the local road network.

Area overview

On average Bridgend has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bridgend is £44,575 per year. Bridgend is home to around 145,488 people, with a population density of about 580.1 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bridgend Population
145,488
Population density
580.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.65(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.98(-8%)
Public order
9.68(+18%)
Shoplifting
6.67(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.45(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137,755
94.68%
Other White
2,480
1.7%
Other Asian
730
0.5%
Indian
588
0.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
525
0.36%
Total population: 145,490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
35,852
30.01%
No qualifications
25,993
21.75%
Level 3 (A level)
19,477
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17,717
14.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10,624
8.89%
Total 16+ residents: 119,482

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
23,670
37.96%
Owns with a mortgage
20,291
32.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
8,128
13.03%
Other social rented
6,587
10.56%
Social rents from council
2,087
3.35%
Total households: 62,360

Property prices in Bridgend

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)1,733
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £300K

Based on 1,733 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Bridgend area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,750 up to £1,135,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bridgend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached474£338,750£280
Semi-Detached658£220,000£245
Terraced536£155,000£176
Flats65£130,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bridgend

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212,998£84,000£140,000£98,000
2017£222,500£105,000£142,000£105,750
2018£225,000£95,000£147,000£109,973
2019£240,000£99,995£156,000£115,000
2020£260,000£112,000£165,000£120,000
2021£279,950£120,000£178,000£130,000
2022£320,000£124,995£200,000£143,000
2023£315,000£122,000£200,000£137,750
2024£325,000£135,000£214,000£148,000
2025£330,000£135,000£215,000£156,300
2026£334,950£156,000£229,950£152,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bridgend.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgend.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£150£158£112
2017£186£174£163£116
2018£193£179£169£124
2019£200£165£174£128
2020£212£179£188£130
2021£233£204£201£145
2022£268£206£232£159
2023£272£187£238£159
2024£275£232£232£168
2025£277£208£240£178
2026£284£248£253£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bridgend.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bridgend in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bridgend

Is Bridgend safe?

Bridgend records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

Which is the safest ward in Bridgend?

Among the 28 wards of Bridgend, Nottage has the lowest crime rate, with about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year (the Bridgend average is 66 per 1,000) based on official Police.uk data.

What is the average house price in Bridgend?

The median sale price in Bridgend is £220,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 1,733 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bridgend?

Bridgend scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bridgend sits around rank 961 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 Bridgend?

The average household income in Bridgend is around £44,575 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the MPs for Bridgend?

Bridgend spans 3 parliamentary constituencies, represented by Aberafan Maesteg: Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), Bridgend: Chris Elmore (Labour Party) and Rhondda and Ogmore: Chris Bryant (Labour Party).

CF31 3AQ

Princes Way

CF31 1LB

Glynbridge Gardens

CF35 6AP

Heol Hopcyn John

CF35 5AQ

Felindre Road

CF31 1AB

Market Street

CF31 3AJ

Heol Tre Dwr

CF33 6AA

Ffald Road

CF31 3AX

Lon Heronston

CF32 9SY

Bryncoch Road

CF36 3AH

Church Place

CF31 4LN

Bridgend Road

CF32 9LQ

Rowan's Lane

CF31 4AA

Angel Street

CF35 6LA

Bryn Heulog

CF31 1NH

Nursery Gardens

CF31 1DD

Brackla Street

CF32 9FA

Blackmill Road

CF31 2AG

Coegnant Close

CF34 0AB

South Parade

CF34 9HW

Llan Road

CF36 5BA

New Road

CF33 4AA

Waun Bant Road

CF31 1TU

The Crescent

CF31 3BB

Uxilla Terrace

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.