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About

Nant-y-moel is a village and electoral ward located in the Ogmore Valley within Bridgend County Borough. The area is characterised by its steep hillsides and terraced housing, a legacy of its history as a former coal mining community. The landscape is dominated by the surrounding uplands of the South Wales Valleys.

A prominent local feature is the large, grassed-over spoil tip known locally as the "Blue Tip," which has been reclaimed by nature. The village sits below the Bwlch-y-Clawdd mountain pass. Community life centres around local amenities, sports clubs, and the Ogmore River, which runs through the valley.

Area overview

On average Nant-y-moel has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nant-y-moel is £37,997 per year. Nant-y-moel is home to around 2,373 people, with a population density of about 232.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nant-y-moel Population
2,373
Population density
232.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.18(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.16(-45%)
Public order
5.9(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.64(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(+17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,287
96.29%
Other White
17
0.72%
Other Asian
14
0.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.42%
Other
9
0.38%
Total population: 2,375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
534
27.74%
Level 4 qualifications or above
371
19.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
339
17.61%
Level 3 (A level)
283
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
215
11.17%
Total 16+ residents: 1,925

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
392
37.19%
Owns with a mortgage
320
30.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
247
23.43%
Other forms of private rent
37
3.51%
Other social rented
36
3.42%
Total households: 1,054

Property prices in Nant-y-moel

Median price£129,000
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£116K – £138K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £129,000 (about £140 per square foot) in Nant-y-moel area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £210,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nant-y-moel over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£145,000£144
Detached1£135,000£—
Terraced20£127,500£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Nant-y-moel

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nant-y-moel.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£65,250
2017£84,000£62,500
2018£85,500£67,500
2019£117,500£67,250
2020£86,250£73,750
2021£90,000£83,750
2022£128,000£98,000
2023£187,500£110,000
2024£140,000£102,500
2025£130,000£125,000
2026£160,000£131,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nant-y-moel.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nant-y-moel.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£81
2017£142£74
2018£106£79
2019£121£75
2020£86£86
2021£74£100
2022£148£124
2023£163£120
2024£169£128
2025£134£132
2026£197£154
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Nant-y-moel.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Nant-y-moel in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Nant-y-moel

Is Nant-y-moel safe?

Nant-y-moel records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Nant-y-moel?

The median sale price in Nant-y-moel is £129,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Nant-y-moel?

Nant-y-moel scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Nant-y-moel sits around rank 480 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 Nant-y-moel?

The average household income in Nant-y-moel is around £37,997 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Nant-y-moel?

Nant-y-moel is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rhys Goode (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.