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About

Oldcastle is a residential ward located directly north of Bridgend town centre, characterised by its mix of housing estates and proximity to key transport routes. The area is primarily made up of post-war and more modern suburban homes, with local shopping facilities centred along the main thoroughfares. It functions as a commuter base for the wider town, offering straightforward access to the M4 motorway and the mainline railway station.

A notable local feature is the substantial Coed-y-Mwstwr woodland, which borders the ward to the north and provides extensive public footpaths. The area is also home to the Heronsbridge School, a specialist educational facility. Oldcastle's landscape gently rises from the River Ogmore valley, with some streets offering views across the town towards the surrounding hills of Bridgend county.

Area overview

On average Oldcastle has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Oldcastle is £48,367 per year. Oldcastle is home to around 5,175 people, with a population density of about 1,390.5 per km2.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

137

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Oldcastle Population

5,175

Population density

1,390.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

61.84(+69%)

Public order

25.12(+181%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.42(+54%)

Shoplifting

18.94(+173%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.37(+53%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

4,662

90.19%

Other White

233

4.51%

Chinese

0.89%

Other Asian

0.83%

Irish

0.5%

Total population: 5,169

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,598

37.54%

No qualifications

742

17.43%

Level 3 (A level)

720

16.91%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

547

12.85%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

325

7.63%

Total 16+ residents: 4,257

Housing

Owns outright

908

40.83%

Owns with a mortgage

670

30.13%

Private landlord or letting agency

312

14.03%

Other social rented

228

10.25%

Social rents from council

2.38%

Total households: 2,224

Property prices in Oldcastle

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £269,998 in Oldcastle area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £800,000.

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 Oldcastle over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£340,000	£240,750	£267,500	£385,000	£781,250
Flats	1	£120,000	£120,000	£120,000	£120,000	£120,000
Semi-Detached	21	£287,000	£155,000	£250,000	£307,500	£449,950
Terraced	20	£174,995	£123,750	£161,500	£210,000	£278,623

10 years median price trend in Oldcastle

All postcodes in Oldcastle

CF355WY

Tremains Road

CF319PW

Tremains Road

CF319HP

Tremains Road

CF319AN

Oldcastle

CF313BE

Dunraven Cottages

CF319ST

Oldcastle

CF313EP

Oldcastle

CF313NT

Dilwyn Gardens

CF311DP

Water Street

CF313BG

Oldcastle

CF313LT

Priory Avenue

CF313AR

Coychurch Road

CF313AW

South Place

CF313HJ

Picton Gardens

CF313PD

Bowham Avenue

CF313XY

Parc Plaza Retail Outlet

CF319TD

Oldcastle

CF319TA

Oldcastle

CF320YD

Tremains Road

CF311TP

Penybanc

CF313AB

Edward Street

CF313AN

Jenkin Street

CF313EL

Brynteg Avenue

CF313LL

Heol Yr Ynys

CF313AL

Suffolk Street

CF313LU

Technology Drive

CF313NB

Oldcastle

CF313EH

Grove Road

CF319FQ

Tremains Road

CF313EY

Mount Earl

CF313NN

Merthyrmawr Road

CF313HN

Ewenny Road

CF313LE

Ewenny Road

CF313NU

The Retreat

CF313BH

Llys Tre Dwr

CF313ED

South Street

CF319NT

Tremains Road

CF313HS

Ewenny Road

CF313LW

Priory Close

CF319TL

Oldcastle

CF313DR

Moorlands Road

CF313DS

Fairfield Road

CF313NW

Merthyrmawr Road

CF313LA

Priory Road

CF313NA

Bridgend Science Park

CF313NS

Merthyrmawr Road

CF355AW

Ewenny Road

CF313ET

Melton Drive

CF313HY

Ewenny Road

CF355AP

Ewenny Road

CF313BT

Chapel Street

CF313HW

Five Bells Road

CF313PP

Newbridge Court

CF319PQ

Tremains Road

CF313BP

Nolton Street

CF313HP

Ewenny Road

CF313LS

The Parc

CF313PN

Merthyrmawr Road

CF319NB

Tremains Road

CF313EF

Grove Road

CF328ZR

Tremains Road

CF313AA

Nolton Street

CF313HG

Picton Close

CF313HH

Picton Gardens

CF313HL

Ewenny Road

CF313PB

Newbridge Gardens

CF319TJ

Oldcastle

CF355YW

Tremains Road

CF311TU

The Crescent

CF311DD

Brackla Street Centre

CF313AJ

Heol Tre Dwr

CF319LR

Tremains Road

CF319SZ

Oldcastle

CF319TH

Oldcastle

CF313AZ

Church Road

CF313BY

Cowbridge Road

CF311TS

Heol Dwyrain

CF319SE

Tremains Road

CF313AH

Cheltenham Terrace

CF319AP

Oldcastle

CF311TX

Waunscil Avenue

CF313EA

Heol Gam

CF313LN

Ewenny Road

CF313DN

Wyndham Crescent

CF319RX

Tremains Road

CF313AS

Coychurch Road Gardens

CF313EJ

St Marie Street

CF313LB

Priory Gardens

CF313NX

Preswylfa Court

CF319FP

Tremains Road

CF313BN

Nolton Street

CF313HU

Ewenny Road

CF319SA

Tremains Road

CF312XB

Tremains Road

CF313PF

Glanogwr Road

CF311WB

Tremains Road

CF313DL

College Close

CF313HD

Picton Avenue

CF313NL

Merthyr Mawr Road North

CF313HA

Mount Earl Close

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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