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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

CF328UL

Heol Richard Price

CF328AH

Queen Street

CF328DP

New Street

CF328DU

Pant Y Gog

CF328EH

Bridgend Road

CF328LD

Blandy Terrace

CF328PL

Garw Valley

CF328TU

Godra Bryn

CF328AS

Pwllcarn Terrace

CF328EE

Prospect Place

CF328EX

Garw Valley

CF328PD

Greenmeadow Terrace

CF328TJ

Dan Yr Eglwys

CF328TW

Glynteg

CF328AJ

Beech Road

CF328BH

Pretoria Street

CF328UN

Betws Road

CF328AZ

Commercial Place

CF328BA

Station Street

CF328BF

Church Street

CF328BL

Nanthir Road

CF328DN

Fenton Place

CF328AY

Bridge Street

CF328DD

Oxford Street

CF328SW

Cwmcoed

CF328TZ

Garw Valley

CF328LL

Oxford Street

CF328NE

Tymeinwr Avenue

CF328PX

Bryn Cottages

CF328SB

Pen Y Mynydd

CF328RT

The Croft

CF328SG

Heol Richard Price

CF328AA

The Strand

CF328BD

Church Terrace

CF328PW

Heol Llangeinor

CF328AE

Bryn Bedw Street

CF328AP

Cross Street

CF328BG

Nanthir Road

CF328SD

Brynmawr

CF328UD

Greenfield Terrace

CF328LT

St David Street

CF328TA

Betws Road

CF328HW

Ivor Street

CF328LB

Church Street

CF328ST

Brynhyfryd

CF328UU

Commercial Place

CF356UE

Garw Valley

CF328AR

Glanberis Terrace

CF328DF

Oxford Street

CF328DS

Cuckoo Street

CF328PH

Bettws Road

CF328UP

Pen-Y-Bryn Road

CF328BE

Church Place

CF328HZ

Heol Tynant

CF328YE

Tudor Drive

CF328BN

Convil Road

CF328DT

Thornton Crescent

CF328HY

High Street

CF328LE

South View

CF328TG

Heol Bradford

CF328RN

Heol Glannant

CF328DX

Tylagwyn Bungalows

CF328EN

Mount Pleasant

CF328HT

Ivor Street

CF328DA

Commercial Place

CF328BP

James Road

CF328DR

Cuckoo Street

CF328LP

Upper Adare Street

CF328YA

Abergarw Road

CF328NP

Ffaldau Villas

CF328TS

Woodland Close

CF328UB

Glannant Row

CF328AW

Blaengarw Road

CF328HE

Albany Road

CF328LQ

Federation Lane

CF328NA

The Avenue

CF328UR

Pen-Y-Bryn Road

CF328DG

Oxford Street

CF328UH

Heol Richard Price

CF340EB

Moel Gilau

CF328HR

Richard Street

CF328EA

Pant Street

CF328LX

Lluest Cottages

CF328DE

Oxford Street

CF328HS

Church Street

CF328ND

King Edward Street

CF328NN

Victoria Street

CF328UW

Betws Road

CF328EP

Braich Y Cymer Road

CF328EW

Green Hill

CF328LR

Victoria Street

CF328RD

Heol Pandy

CF328SF

Heol Glannant

CF328HJ

Garw Valley

CF328HU

Richard Street

CF328LN

Gwaun Bant

CF328NB

Victoria Street

CF328RP

Waun Fach

CF328UG

Moel Gilau

Data Sources

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