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About

Llangynwyd ward lies in the northern part of Bridgend County Borough, encompassing the historic village of Llangynwyd itself along with the communities of Maesteg and the surrounding upland valleys. The area is defined by its industrial past, with the landscape still bearing the marks of the coal mining that once dominated the local economy. The terrain rises from valley floors towards the southern edges of the Brecon Beacons National Park, featuring wooded hillsides and former colliery sites.

A notable local landmark is the ancient Llangynwyd parish church, dedicated to St Cynwyd, which sits on a prominent hilltop site. The area is also known for the annual Mari Lwyd tradition, a distinctive folk custom involving a decorated horse's skull. Modern life centres on the town of Maesteg, with its commercial streets and cultural facilities, while the surrounding villages maintain a quieter, residential character amidst the green slopes.

Area overview

On average Llangynwyd has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llangynwyd is £43,393 per year. Llangynwyd is home to around 2,966 people, with a population density of about 219.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llangynwyd Population
2,966
Population density
219.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.85(-53%)
Public order
5.39(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.06(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.38(+53%)
Drugs
2.02(-22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,896
97.64%
Other White
22
0.74%
Indian
16
0.54%
Arab
10
0.34%
Other Asian
6
0.2%
Total population: 2,966

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
802
32.33%
No qualifications
529
21.32%
Level 3 (A level)
417
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
369
14.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
181
7.3%
Total 16+ residents: 2,481

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
569
46.49%
Owns with a mortgage
382
31.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
117
9.56%
Other social rented
83
6.78%
Social rents from council
47
3.84%
Total households: 1,224

Property prices in Llangynwyd

Median price£227,500
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £352K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 (about £179 per square foot) in Llangynwyd area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,000 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llangynwyd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£352,000£222
Semi-Detached8£167,500£188
Terraced6£125,000£157
Flats1£102,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llangynwyd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangynwyd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214,950£111,250£102,000
2017£200,000£111,500£103,500
2018£199,000£120,000£115,000
2019£245,000£158,000£95,750
2020£260,000£116,000£157,000
2021£279,500£134,500£137,000
2022£277,500£145,000£163,500
2023£277,500£187,500£190,000
2024£322,500£155,000£152,500
2025£355,000£167,500£125,000
2026£270,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangynwyd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangynwyd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£134£123
2017£167£108£129
2018£165£146£118
2019£168£134£103
2020£186£130£156
2021£200£141£147
2022£216£151£171
2023£226£182£179
2024£232£135£172
2025£212£174£157
2026£242£209
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangynwyd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llangynwyd in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Llangynwyd

Is Llangynwyd safe?

Llangynwyd records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llangynwyd?

The median sale price in Llangynwyd is £227,500 (about £179 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llangynwyd?

Llangynwyd scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llangynwyd sits around rank 1,126 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Llangynwyd?

The average household income in Llangynwyd is around £43,393 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llangynwyd?

Llangynwyd is represented by 1 elected councillor: Robert Malcolm James (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.