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Maesteg East

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About

Maesteg East ward lies in the northern part of the Bridgend County Borough, centred on the town of Maesteg within the Llynfi Valley. The area is characterised by its terraced housing and local commercial streets that serve the community. The landscape is defined by the surrounding valley slopes, with residential areas extending from the valley floor.

The ward contains several community facilities, including Maesteg Town Hall and the nearby Maesteg Welfare Park. The former railway line, now part of the Llynfi Valley Path, provides a route for walking and cycling through the area. Local industry has historically been linked to coal mining, with the legacy of this period remaining a part of the area's identity.

Area overview

On average Maesteg East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maesteg East is £39,162 per year. Maesteg East is home to around 4,697 people, with a population density of about 848.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maesteg East Population
4,697
Population density
848.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.34(-4%)
Shoplifting
25.97(+274%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.86(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.15(+13%)
Public order
8.94(0%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,590
97.72%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
19
0.4%
Other White
15
0.32%
Chinese
14
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.23%
Total population: 4,697

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,129
28.68%
Level 4 qualifications or above
895
22.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
635
16.13%
Level 3 (A level)
554
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
385
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 3,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
950
44.68%
Owns with a mortgage
527
24.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
305
14.35%
Other social rented
203
9.55%
Social rents from council
72
3.39%
Total households: 2,126

Property prices in Maesteg East

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 in Maesteg East area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £265,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Maesteg East 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 Maesteg East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£215,000
Semi-Detached9£140,000
Terraced26£115,500

10 years median price trend in Maesteg East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maesteg East.

All postcodes in Maesteg East

CF349YS

Goodwin Street

CF340BJ

Bridgend Road

CF340LX

Bridgend Road

CF340DB

Celtic Bungalows

CF349UL

Plasnewydd Street

Data Sources

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