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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 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
58
Deprivation level
8/10
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
34.34(-6%)
Public order
6.63(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.81(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-40%)
Other theft
3.9(-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 57 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Garw Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,400 up to £400,000.

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
Detached3£357,500
Semi-Detached11£170,000
Terraced43£117,000

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

CF328EF

William Street

CF328SY

Rose Terrace

CF328LY

The Avenue

CF328YF

Tyn Y Bettws Close

CF328AD

David Street

CF328AF

Herbert Street

CF328DB

Oxford Street

CF328RX

Garw Valley

CF328SR

Heol Glannant

CF328ES

Garw Valley

CF328LJ

West Rhondda Road

CF328HG

Meadow Street

CF328LW

Lower Adare Street

CF328HD

Park Street

CF328PG

Bettws Road

CF328PN

Heol Llangeinor

CF328SU

Heol Dewi Sant

CF328TH

City Road

CF328LU

Hill View

CF328NQ

Garreg Side

CF328PY

Garw Valley

CF328QA

Garw Valley

CF328AN

Greenfield Terrace

CF328PS

Heol Gellilodrau

CF328AU

Gwendoline Street

CF328HN

Meadow Street

CF328RU

Llwyncelyn

CF328DL

Nant Yr Ychain Terrace

CF328LS

Upper Adare Street

CF328AQ

Heol William Trigg

CF328PJ

Station Row

CF328RY

Tyn-Y-Waun

CF328ER

Braichycymer Road

CF328LA

Lower Church Street

CF328LF

Gerddi'R Bryn

CF328BX

Garw Fechan Road

CF328NF

School Terrace

CF328NH

King Edward Street

CF328TN

City Road

CF328PT

Craig Las

CF328RE

Mountain Close

CF328TT

Betws Road

CF328DH

Llanharan Villas

CF328HX

Garw Valley

CF328UJ

Garw Valley

CF328PE

Cwm Cottages

CF328AG

Marian Street

CF328BB

Church Street

CF328RA

Heol Pandy

CF328FD

River Mews

CF328AL

Mount Pleasant

CF328NU

Hot Wells

CF328NY

Mount Pleasant Cottages

CF328TY

Greenmeadow

CF328AX

Mount Pleasant

CF328DY

Pant Street

CF328UE

Garw Valley

CF328HA

Alexandra Road

CF328RQ

Clos Celyn

CF328EJ

West Rhonnda

CF328RB

Heol Glynpandy

CF328RW

Heol Glannant

CF328TB

Betws Road

CF328AB

Katie Street

CF328PB

Rose Cottages

CF328PP

Heol Tynton

CF328EG

Chapel Street

CF328PA

Garw Valley

CF328PF

Ffrwyd Villas

CF328PR

Heol Llwynffynon

CF328AT

Railway Terrace

CF328BQ

Glen Garw

CF328NT

Craig Las

CF328SE

Pen Y Mynydd

CF328UA

Garw Valley

CF328EL

Garreg Road

CF328RS

Waun Gron

CF328SA

Bryn Awel

CF328NL

Garreg Side

CF328EB

Railway Terrace

CF328NW

Victoria Street

CF328PU

Cae Bach

CF328RR

Y Wern

CF328BS

Forest View

CF328SP

Heol Glannant

CF328TE

Heol Y Felin

CF328YD

Bettws Road

CF356UF

Garw Valley

CF328DQ

Stable Lane

CF328DW

Gloucester Buildings

CF328HF

Meadow Street

CF328NG

King Edward Street

CF328HB

Alexandra Road

CF328TF

Maesglas

CF328HP

Brynhyfryd

CF328DJ

Sweetwells Cottages

CF328SS

Pen Parcau

CF328BJ

Pleasant View

CF328RL

Heol Glannant

CF328TD

Fountain Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.