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About

Cefn-glas is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the town of Bridgend. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and suburban streets, with local amenities including shops and schools serving the community. Its layout is defined by the A4061 Bridgend Road, which runs through the ward, connecting it to other parts of the town and the wider valleys.

The topography includes gentle slopes, with some streets offering views across the surrounding landscape. A notable local feature is the Cefn Glas Park, providing green space and recreational facilities. The ward is functionally integrated with Bridgend, with residential life oriented around the town centre and its transport links, including the nearby railway station.

Area overview

On average Cefn-glas has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cefn-glas is £38,006 per year. Cefn-glas is home to around 4,126 people, with a population density of about 2,668.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cefn-glas Population
4,126
Population density
2,668.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.09(-38%)
Public order
5.09(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.6(-65%)
Other theft
2.91(-36%)
Other crime
2.91(+39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,920
94.98%
Other White
78
1.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.9%
Indian
20
0.48%
Irish
14
0.34%
Total population: 4,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
893
26.06%
No qualifications
684
19.96%
Level 3 (A level)
607
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
560
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
343
10.01%
Total 16+ residents: 3,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
767
41.39%
Owns with a mortgage
574
30.98%
Other social rented
269
14.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
171
9.23%
Social rents from council
37
2%
Total households: 1,853

Property prices in Cefn-glas

Median price£191,750
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £225K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £191,750 (about £255 per square foot) in Cefn-glas area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,316 up to £307,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cefn-glas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£268,500£315
Semi-Detached49£195,000£247
Terraced9£177,000£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cefn-glas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£126,000£105,000
2017£190,000£125,250£139,500
2018£162,500£133,000£134,225
2019£235,000£138,000£125,750
2020£205,000£150,000£143,000
2021£273,500£168,000£155,000
2022£247,000£188,000£180,000
2023£184,950£190,000£164,750
2024£238,498£177,000£227,500
2025£280,000£197,500£201,000
2026£208,750£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£151£136
2017£169£156£174
2018£222£163£164
2019£169£161£174
2020£248£183£164
2021£214£206£182
2022£261£235£239
2023£249£230£212
2024£284£228£238
2025£315£253£242
2026£244£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn-glas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cefn-glas in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cefn-glas ward.

Local councillors

David Terry Harrison

Cefn-glas - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Jon-Paul Blundell

Cefn-glas - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Cefn-glas

Is Cefn-glas safe?

Cefn-glas records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cefn-glas?

The median sale price in Cefn-glas is £191,750 (about £255 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cefn-glas?

Cefn-glas scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cefn-glas sits around rank 1,044 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 Cefn-glas?

The average household income in Cefn-glas is around £38,006 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cefn-glas?

Cefn-glas is represented by 2 elected councillors: David Terry Harrison (Independent) and Jon-Paul Blundell (Labour Party).