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Maesteg West

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About

Maesteg West is a residential ward situated in the Llynfi Valley, forming part of the town of Maesteg. The area is primarily characterised by terraced housing, built during its historical development around the coal and iron industries. The landscape is defined by the surrounding valley sides, with streets often following the contours of the hills. Local amenities are concentrated along the main thoroughfares serving the community's daily needs.

The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Caerau, located on the western side of the valley. A specific local feature is the preserved winding engine house at the former Caerau Colliery, a visible reminder of the area's industrial heritage. Open green spaces and footpaths, such as those near the River Llynfi, provide accessible countryside on the urban fringe. The community maintains a strong sense of its own history and identity within the broader Bridgend county borough.

Area overview

On average Maesteg West has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Maesteg West is £39,286 per year. Maesteg West is home to around 5,685 people, with a population density of about 799.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Maesteg West Population
5,685
Population density
799.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.35(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.18(+24%)
Shoplifting
13.9(+116%)
Public order
11.61(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,534
97.36%
Other White
37
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.28%
Chinese
13
0.23%
Irish
12
0.21%
Total population: 5,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,291
27.33%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,209
25.59%
Level 3 (A level)
745
15.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
662
14.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
468
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 4,724

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,016
40.61%
Owns with a mortgage
741
29.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
317
12.67%
Other social rented
227
9.07%
Social rents from council
138
5.52%
Total households: 2,502

Property prices in Maesteg West

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £198K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £167 per square foot) in Maesteg West area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £524,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£305,000£196
Semi-Detached22£182,500£176
Terraced29£130,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Maesteg West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maesteg West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£135,000£72,000
2017£201,500£132,500£96,250
2018£207,500£128,000£95,000
2019£240,000£122,500£91,000
2020£265,000£125,500£109,000
2021£252,500£130,000£117,500
2022£342,500£148,750£112,500
2023£295,000£152,000£120,000
2024£248,750£162,500£125,000
2025£303,500£180,000£133,000
2026£345,000£185,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Maesteg West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maesteg West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£157£90
2017£158£119£100
2018£137£121£107
2019£125£144£104
2020£139£151£112
2021£162£141£126
2022£187£149£131
2023£169£150£125
2024£189£151£134
2025£185£177£133
2026£216£175£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Maesteg West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Maesteg West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Maesteg West

Is Maesteg West safe?

Maesteg West records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Maesteg West?

The median sale price in Maesteg West is £155,000 (about £167 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Maesteg West?

Maesteg West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Maesteg West sits around rank 572 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 Maesteg West?

The average household income in Maesteg West is around £39,286 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Maesteg West?

Maesteg West is represented by 2 elected councillors: Richard John Collins (Labour Party) and Ross Thomas (Independent).

All postcodes in Maesteg West

CF349PJ

Bethania Street

CF349AE

Station Hill

CF349HG

Gwendoline Terrace

CF349EX

Bethania Street

CF349DY

Smith Street

CF349NW

Maple Terrace

CF349EY

Llwydarth Road

CF349NB

Brynllywarch

CF349EE

Neath Road

CF349DL

Commercial Street

CF349PP

Tair Waun Place

CF349PW

Neath Road

CF349DB

Talbot Street

CF349BD

Princess Street

CF349PF

Vicarage Terrace

CF349NR

St Cynwyds Avenue

CF349BE

Yr Ysfa

CF349UB

Oakwood

CF349PA

St Michaels Road

CF349PX

Commercial Street

CF349HF

Park View

CF349NS

Pen Yr Ysgol

CF349RA

Maesteg West

CF349PB

Brynmawr Place

CF349PY

Maesteg West

CF349HD

Brick Row

CF349UA

Oakwood

CF349RB

Maesteg West

CF349TR

Ewenny Road

CF349NN

Greenwood Avenue

CF349DR

Cwrt Coed Parc

CF349RE

Maesteg West

CF349DG

Cwrt Coed Parc

CF349PS

Maesteg West

CF349PH

Neath Road

CF349AP

Alma Terrace

CF349LU

Keir Hardie Road

CF349AD

Church Street

CF349DU

Upper Street

CF349BA

Park Street

CF349LW

Fairfield Avenue

CF349LJ

Bridge Street

CF349NL

Greenways

CF349LT

Ystad Celyn

CF349PD

Church Place

CF349EG

Salisbury Road

CF349LN

School Road

CF349RD

Llan Road

CF349DH

Commercial Street

CF349EB

Albert Terrace

CF349BT

Talbot Street

CF349DF

Commercial Street

CF349HE

Llwydarth Road

CF349YE

Pen-Yr-Ysgol

CF349LS

Bryn Celyn

CF349DW

Commercial Street

CF349PL

Neath Road

CF349PE

Priory Terrace

CF349LY

Lansbury Crescent

CF349AH

Ivor Street

CF349DZ

Bryn Rhedyn

CF349NF

Heol Pentre

CF349PU

Ffordd Y Frenhines

CF349BF

Clos Yr Hen Blwyf

CF349NJ

Llynfi Court

CF349AU

Pen Y Garn Terrace

CF349PR

Neath Road

CF349HJ

Commercial Street

CF349ES

Bethania Close

CF349NH

Brynteg

CF349TS

Oakwood Drive

CF349NG

Keir Hardie Road

CF349NP

Sychbant Avenue

CF349BB

Wood Street

CF349AL

Station Street

CF349PZ

Neath Road

CF349EN

Gladstone Street

CF349LX

Bank Street

CF349AT

Garn Road

CF349PT

Cwmcerwyn Cottage

CF349DQ

Cwrt Coed Parc

CF349AN

Alma Road

CF349ND

Brynllywarch

CF349AQ

Alma Road

CF349EW

Port Terrace

CF349HB

Llwydarth Road

CF349AR

Alma Houses

CF349EA

Exchange Street

CF349EJ

Bethania Street

CF349ED

Court Street

CF349UD

Oakwood

CF349HA

Llwydarth Cottages

CF349ER

Nant Yr Crynwydd

CF349DJ

Bethania Street

CF349TP

Ewenny Road

CF349DS

Llynfi Road

CF349AF

West Street

CF349LR

St Davids Place

CF349NA

Lansbury Close

CF349PG

Neath Road

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.