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Central Bridgend

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About

Central Bridgend is the primary commercial and administrative core of the town. The area is defined by its main shopping streets, Queen Street and Nolton Street, which contain a mix of national retail chains and independent businesses. The Rhiw Car Park and the adjacent bus station form a major transport and parking hub for the wider county borough. Civic functions are centred here, with the Bridgend County Borough Council offices and law courts located just off the main thoroughfares.

A dominant feature is the Bridgend Shopping Centre, a large indoor complex that anchors the retail area. The River Ogmore flows past the eastern edge of the centre, with a pedestrianised walkway running alongside it. Adjacent to the river is Bridgend Recreation Centre, providing local sports facilities. The area's layout reflects its development as a historic market town, with older buildings and narrow lanes situated behind the main modern shopping frontages.

Area overview

On average Central Bridgend has None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 180 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Bridgend is £40,859 per year. Central Bridgend is home to around 8,318 people, with a population density of about 3,497.2 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
180
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Bridgend Population
8,318
Population density
3,497.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
84.4(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.29(+279%)
Public order
31.02(+277%)
Shoplifting
24.28(+278%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.75(+155%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,359
88.47%
Other White
403
4.84%
Other Asian
108
1.3%
Indian
78
0.94%
Chinese
53
0.64%
Total population: 8,318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,887
27.56%
No qualifications
1,611
23.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,076
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
998
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,847

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,164
29.79%
Owns with a mortgage
992
25.39%
Other social rented
745
19.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
18.33%
Social rents from council
188
4.81%
Total households: 3,907

Property prices in Central Bridgend

Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Central Bridgend area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Bridgend 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 Central Bridgend over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£121,250
Semi-Detached40£233,000
Detached13£312,000
Terraced40£167,475

10 years median price trend in Central Bridgend

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Bridgend.

All postcodes in Central Bridgend

CF313DA

Cowbridge Road

CF311LA

Llys Faen

CF319RA

Tremains Road

CF313AR

Coychurch Road

CF311HH

Canberra Road

CF311TU

The Crescent

CF319ZF

Angel Street

CF319ST

Oldcastle

CF319SZ

Oldcastle

CF311BZ

Brackla Street

CF311JH

Old Bridge

CF311SN

Tairfelin

CF319YF

Angel Street

CF311EX

Cross Street

CF311JW

Quarella Road

CF314BB

Park Street

CF311SY

Llynfi Street

CF314EY

Newcastle Hill

CF319ZH

Angel Street

CF314BS

Glan Y Parc

CF311HG

Brook Street

CF311TD

Minerva Street

CF311LH

Derwen Road

CF311AB

Market Street

CF319ZN

Angel Street

CF311JN

Quarella Road

CF319YY

Angel Street

CF313ED

South Street

CF314PD

Llys Castell Newydd

CF319YA

Angel Street

CF311TH

Vernon Street

CF314BQ

Park Street

CF319FP

Tremains Road

CF313DH

Cowbridge Road

CF311LU

Coity Road

CF313HL

Ewenny Road

CF319XY

Angel Street

CF314BJ

Parkfields Road

CF311YN

Maes Y Felin

CF313HN

Ewenny Road

CF311ST

Llynfi Lane

CF314WB

Angel Street

CF313NH

Merthyrmawr Road

CF311BX

Nolton Street

CF313BP

Nolton Street

CF311NS

Coity Road Sidings

CF313AB

Edward Street

CF311RZ

Tremgarth

CF311JE

Stryd Wyndham

CF311JU

Quarella Crescent

CF314AP

Brewery Lane

CF311LR

Coity Road

CF311ED

Wyndham Street

CF311ET

Adare Street

CF311SP

The Precinct

CF313NL

Merthyr Mawr Road North

CF312YA

Tremains Road

CF314PQ

Pascoe'S Avenue

CF314SJ

Oaklands Close

CF319ZS

Angel Street

CF311HA

Morfa Street

CF311ZZ

Tremains Road

CF311HQ

Bridgend Central

CF319ZA

Angel Street

CF313BY

Cowbridge Road

CF311JS

Quarella Road

CF313BL

Stryd Y Dŵr

CF311LG

Gerddi Quarella

CF311DN

Caroline Street

CF311AH

Bridgend Central

CF311LJ

Market Street

CF319XZ

Angel Street

CF314SS

Heol Y Bardd

CF311JX

Quarella Road

CF311LY

Australian Terrace

CF319YP

Angel Street

CF311RX

St Andrews Road

CF311RY

St Francis Road

CF311HX

Queen Street

CF319LR

Tremains Road

CF314PH

Cefn Coed

CF311NB

Hayes Terrace

CF313AE

Nolton Street

CF319ZY

Angel Street

CF311DU

Nolton Street

CF314AH

Angel Street

CF314JL

Underhill Cottages

CF319ZE

Angel Street

CF319ZW

Bridgend Central

CF311JT

Quarella Road

CF319ZJ

Angel Street

CF311TF

Acland Road

CF311BN

Court Road

CF314AZ

Park Street

CF319YG

Angel Street

CF311JD

Dunraven Place

CF311EN

Adare Street

CF311BL

Court Road

Data Sources

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