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Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd

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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd Population
6,174
Population density
310.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.95(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.18(-60%)
Public order
5.18(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.73(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.24(-56%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,017
97.46%
Other White
39
0.63%
Indian
24
0.39%
Irish
13
0.21%
Chinese
12
0.19%
Total population: 6,174

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price£182,500
Price per sq ft£172
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £277K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £172 per square foot) in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 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 Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£351,000£209
Semi-Detached17£165,000£178
Terraced14£125,000£150
Flats1£102,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,225£120,000£93,000
2017£197,500£115,000£92,000
2018£196,000£125,500£94,500
2019£236,000£122,500£95,000
2020£245,000£134,250£148,500
2021£250,000£140,000£130,000
2022£284,000£148,750£110,000
2023£276,250£180,000£122,000
2024£244,000£155,000£150,000
2025£340,000£165,000£125,000
2026£311,000£147,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159£133£109
2017£168£108£124
2018£161£134£109
2019£168£130£113
2020£180£150£151
2021£192£146£142
2022£203£153£130
2023£229£177£151
2024£221£150£143
2025£210£173£143
2026£222£209£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maesteg West, Garth & Llangynwyd in the last year.

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.