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Ogmore Vale

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About

Ogmore Vale is a former mining community situated within the steep-sided valley of the River Ogmore. The settlement follows the course of the river and the Bwlch-y-Clawdd road, with terraced housing and local amenities lining the valley floor. The surrounding hillsides are covered in dense woodland, creating a sheltered, green environment. The area is defined by its industrial past and its close-knit residential character.

The geography is dominated by the Ogmore Valley, with the river a central feature. The community is served by a primary school, several chapels, and local shops. A notable local landmark is the historic Ogmore Vale Workingmen's Hall and Institute, which remains a focal point for social activities. The valley provides direct access to surrounding forestry and upland areas, offering walking routes into the wider South Wales landscape.

Area overview

On average Ogmore Vale has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ogmore Vale is £37,997 per year. Ogmore Vale is home to around 3,100 people, with a population density of about 270.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ogmore Vale Population
3,100
Population density
270.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.45(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.1(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.48(-25%)
Public order
5.16(-37%)
Other theft
3.87(-16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,999
96.77%
Other White
20
0.65%
Other Asian
16
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.29%
Irish
8
0.26%
Total population: 3,099

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
638
25.26%
Level 4 qualifications or above
633
25.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
409
16.19%
Level 3 (A level)
390
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
249
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 2,526

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
516
37.28%
Owns with a mortgage
464
33.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
18.64%
Other social rented
104
7.51%
Other forms of private rent
26
1.88%
Total households: 1,384

Property prices in Ogmore Vale

Median price£122,500
Price per sq ft£143
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£113K – £140K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £122,500 (about £143 per square foot) in Ogmore Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £255,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ogmore Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£127,225£126
Terraced18£122,500£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ogmore Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ogmore Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£97,000£63,500
2017£172,500£87,000£75,000
2018£163,500£95,000£74,250
2019£204,000£100,000£78,750
2020£213,750£110,000£90,500
2021£250,000£151,000£102,500
2022£239,000£155,000£119,000
2023£250,000£158,000£111,250
2024£390,000£133,000£115,500
2025£220,000£137,500£117,250
2026£100,000£126,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ogmore Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ogmore Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£108£70
2017£97£80£84
2018£146£79£85
2019£142£92£91
2020£151£111£105
2021£177£144£119
2022£196£159£137
2023£229£158£122
2024£140£151
2025£217£141£153
2026£106£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ogmore Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ogmore Vale in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ogmore Vale

Is Ogmore Vale safe?

Ogmore Vale records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ogmore Vale?

The median sale price in Ogmore Vale is £122,500 (about £143 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ogmore Vale?

Ogmore Vale scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ogmore Vale sits around rank 676 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 Ogmore Vale?

The average household income in Ogmore Vale is around £37,997 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ogmore Vale?

Ogmore Vale is represented by 1 elected councillor: Della Mary Hughes (Independent).

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.