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Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd

About

Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd lies in the Llynfi Valley, north of Bridgend. The area is shaped by its industrial past, with terraced housing climbing the valley sides from the town centre. The landscape transitions to the open moorland of Mynydd Garth and Mynydd y Gaer.

This includes the historic village of Llangynwyd, known for its church and association with the Welsh folk tale of 'The Maid of Cefn Ydfa'. The area is connected by the A4063 road, following the route of the old railway that once served the valley's collieries.

Area overview

On average Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd is £43,393 per year. Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd is home to around 6,174 people, with a population density of about 310.9 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd Population

6,174

Population density

310.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

15.39(-58%)

Anti-social behaviour

6.96(-52%)

Public order

3.89(-56%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.75(-66%)

Vehicle crime

2.75(-12%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

6,017

97.46%

Other White

0.63%

Indian

0.39%

Irish

0.21%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.19%

Total population: 6,174

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,452

28.14%

No qualifications

1,311

25.41%

Level 3 (A level)

800

15.5%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

771

14.94%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

427

8.28%

Total 16+ residents: 5,160

Housing

Owns outright

1,247

47.98%

Owns with a mortgage

741

28.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

265

10.2%

Other social rented

159

6.12%

Social rents from council

118

4.54%

Total households: 2,599

Property prices in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £499,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 West, Garth & Llangynwyd over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	13	£250,000	£170,200	£215,000	£340,000	£463,800
Semi-Detached	18	£160,000	£110,000	£137,500	£172,750	£211,743
Terraced	11	£155,000	£54,250	£94,250	£173,500	£184,000

10 years median price trend in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd

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