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Garw Valley

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About

The Garw Valley ward lies within the wider Garw Valley, a steep-sided former coal mining area in Bridgend County Borough. It is primarily composed of the linear settlements of Pontycymmer and Blaengarw, which follow the course of the Garw River along the B4286 road. The landscape is defined by its industrial past, with former colliery sites now largely reclaimed by woodland. The local economy has transitioned from heavy industry, with community facilities and small businesses now central to the area.

A prominent local feature is the Garw Valley Heritage Centre, located in Pontycymmer, which details the region's mining history. The valley is a gateway to the Parc Calon Lan mountain bike trails and wider forestry walks on the surrounding hillsides. Public transport links follow the valley floor, connecting the communities to Bridgend town. The ward's character is strongly shaped by its tight-knit communities and the distinct topography of the narrow, green valley.

Area overview

On average Garw Valley has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Garw Valley is £37,185 per year. Garw Valley is home to around 7,688 people, with a population density of about 248.9 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Garw Valley Population
7,688
Population density
248.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.08(0%)
Public order
7.41(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.33(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-34%)
Other theft
3.51(-23%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,475
97.19%
Other White
69
0.9%
White and Black African (mixed)
21
0.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.21%
Total population: 7,691

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,807
29.22%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,298
20.99%
Level 3 (A level)
985
15.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
964
15.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
662
10.71%
Total 16+ residents: 6,184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,175
36.18%
Owns with a mortgage
951
29.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
507
15.61%
Other social rented
399
12.28%
Social rents from council
131
4.03%
Total households: 3,248

Property prices in Garw Valley

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 in Garw Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £499,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Garw Valley 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 Garw Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£393,875
Semi-Detached8£161,000
Terraced43£115,000

10 years median price trend in Garw Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garw Valley.

All postcodes in Garw Valley

CF328TN

City Road

CF328SW

Cwmcoed

CF328TT

Bryn Bach Cottages

CF328AH

Queen Street

CF328EF

William Street

CF328LD

Blandy Terrace

CF328NL

Garreg Side

CF328AL

Mount Pleasant

CF328RL

Heol Glannant

CF328BB

Church Street

CF328DJ

Sweetwells Cottages

CF328HZ

Heol Tynant

CF328BL

Nanthir Road

CF328UU

Commercial Place

CF328HU

Richard Street

CF328SA

Bryn Awel

CF328PD

Greenmeadow Terrace

CF328HB

Alexandra Road

CF328LX

Lluest Cottages

CF328EH

Bridgend Road

CF328LQ

Federation Lane

CF328HW

Ivor Street

CF328DT

Thornton Crescent

CF328FD

River Mews

CF328NF

School Terrace

CF328EN

Mount Pleasant

CF328HG

Meadow Street

CF328PF

Ffrwyd Villas

CF328EP

Braich Y Cymer Road

CF328NE

Tymeinwr Avenue

CF328UP

Pen-Y-Bryn Road

CF328LE

South View

CF328PW

Heol Llangeinor

CF328UD

Greenfield Terrace

CF328LJ

West Rhondda Road

CF328NH

King Edward Street

CF328AT

Railway Terrace

CF328TH

City Road

CF328RU

Llwyncelyn

CF328HX

Garw Valley

CF328AZ

Commercial Place

CF328YF

Tyn Y Bettws Close

CF328ES

Garw Valley

CF328NY

Mount Pleasant Cottages

CF328LU

Hill View

CF328AY

Bridge Street

CF328QA

Garw Valley

CF328EJ

West Rhonnda

CF328AJ

Beech Road

CF328HA

Alexandra Road

CF328UB

Glannant Row

CF328PS

Heol Gellilodrau

CF328DQ

Stable Lane

CF328SD

Brynmawr

CF328AQ

Heol William Trigg

CF328ND

King Edward Street

CF328PX

Bryn Cottages

CF328ST

Brynhyfryd

CF328AB

Katie Street

CF328RP

Waun Fach

CF328AA

The Strand

CF328RB

Heol Glynpandy

CF328UH

Heol Richard Price

CF328TD

Fountain Terrace

CF356UE

Garw Valley

CF328HJ

Garw Valley

CF328HR

Richard Street

CF328NP

Ffaldau Villas

CF328BJ

Pleasant View

CF328DL

Nant Yr Ychain Terrace

CF328LR

Victoria Street

CF328TS

Woodland Close

CF328PB

Rose Cottages

CF328RW

Heol Glannant

CF328SU

Heol Dewi Sant

CF328UJ

Garw Valley

CF328LP

Upper Adare Street

CF328RS

Waun Gron

CF328SS

Pen Parcau

CF328RY

Tyn-Y-Waun

CF328BD

Church Terrace

CF328TY

Greenmeadow

CF328SB

Pen Y Mynydd

CF328NN

Victoria Street

CF328EG

Chapel Street

CF328DY

Pant Street

CF328LY

The Avenue

CF328UN

Betws Road

CF328TU

Godra Bryn

CF328LA

Lower Church Street

CF328BQ

Glen Garw

CF328TW

Glynteg

CF328TB

Betws Road

CF328TJ

Dan Yr Eglwys

CF328DE

Oxford Street

CF328LT

St David Street

CF328UL

Heol Richard Price

CF328RE

Mountain Close

CF356UF

Garw Valley

CF328SE

Pen Y Mynydd

Data Sources

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