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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

CF328HT

Ivor Street

CF328LL

Oxford Street

CF328HS

Church Street

CF328PU

Cae Bach

CF340EB

Moel Gilau

CF328BN

Convil Road

CF328LS

Upper Adare Street

CF328SP

Heol Glannant

CF328EB

Railway Terrace

CF328NW

Victoria Street

CF328TA

Betws Road

CF328TG

Heol Bradford

CF328LB

Church Street

CF328BE

Church Place

CF328UG

Moel Gilau

CF328BA

Station Street

CF328PP

Heol Tynton

CF328AP

Cross Street

CF328PL

Garw Valley

CF328RX

Garw Valley

CF328DF

Oxford Street

CF328AX

Mount Pleasant

CF328DW

Gloucester Buildings

CF328BF

Church Street

CF328RQ

Clos Celyn

CF328EL

Garreg Road

CF328SG

Heol Richard Price

CF328LW

Lower Adare Street

CF328BP

James Road

CF328PT

Craig Las

CF328NT

Craig Las

CF328RT

The Croft

CF328NU

Hot Wells

CF328AD

David Street

CF328HY

High Street

CF328EE

Prospect Place

CF328DU

Pant Y Gog

CF328HD

Park Street

CF328NQ

Garreg Side

CF328SR

Heol Glannant

CF328DG

Oxford Street

CF328PA

Garw Valley

CF328LN

Gwaun Bant

CF328PG

Bettws Road

CF328DP

New Street

CF328PY

Garw Valley

CF328DB

Oxford Street

CF328NA

The Avenue

CF328RN

Heol Glannant

CF328AE

Bryn Bedw Street

CF328ER

Braichycymer Road

CF328YE

Tudor Drive

CF328NG

King Edward Street

CF328AU

Gwendoline Street

CF328HN

Meadow Street

CF328YD

Bettws Road

CF328BX

Garw Fechan Road

CF328BG

Nanthir Road

CF328TZ

Garw Valley

CF328HP

Brynhyfryd

CF328DN

Fenton Place

CF328TE

Heol Y Felin

CF328BS

Forest View

CF328PR

Heol Llwynffynon

CF328SF

Heol Glannant

CF328UW

Betws Road

CF328BH

Pretoria Street

CF328DD

Oxford Street

CF328UR

Pen-Y-Bryn Road

CF328HF

Meadow Street

CF328DA

Commercial Place

CF328DX

Tylagwyn Bungalows

CF328AG

Marian Street

CF328PE

Cwm Cottages

CF328AF

Herbert Street

CF328AR

Glanberis Terrace

CF328EA

Pant Street

CF328RA

Heol Pandy

CF328EX

Garw Valley

CF328LF

Gerddi'R Bryn

CF328AN

Greenfield Terrace

CF328AW

Blaengarw Road

CF328TF

Maesglas

CF328RD

Heol Pandy

CF328PJ

Station Row

CF328YA

Abergarw Road

CF328AS

Pwllcarn Terrace

CF328DH

Llanharan Villas

CF328DS

Cuckoo Street

CF328DR

Cuckoo Street

CF328RR

Y Wern

CF328PH

Bettws Road

CF328SY

Rose Terrace

CF328PN

Heol Llangeinor

CF328EW

Green Hill

CF328UE

Garw Valley

CF328UA

Garw Valley

CF328NB

Victoria Street

CF328HE

Albany Road

Data Sources

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