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Pencoed and Penprysg

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About

Pencoed and Penprysg is a primarily residential ward located in the north of Bridgend County Borough. The area centres on the town of Pencoed, which is situated just off the M4 motorway, providing direct transport links to both Cardiff and Swansea. This connectivity supports a mix of local commerce and light industry, with several business parks situated on its outskirts. The ward also encompasses the neighbouring community of Penprysg to the east.

The landscape is characterised by a blend of modern housing developments and older properties, with areas of open green space interspersed throughout. A notable local feature is the presence of the River Llynfi, which flows through the ward. The area is served by its own railway station on the South Wales Main Line, facilitating commuting. Community facilities include schools, sports fields, and local shopping precincts serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Pencoed and Penprysg has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pencoed and Penprysg is £48,531 per year. Pencoed and Penprysg is home to around 10,011 people, with a population density of about 417.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pencoed and Penprysg Population
10,011
Population density
417.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.97(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.09(-53%)
Public order
5.29(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.2(-43%)
Other theft
3(-34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,638
96.28%
Other White
110
1.1%
Chinese
37
0.37%
Irish
35
0.35%
Other Asian
25
0.25%
Total population: 10,010

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,481
29.92%
No qualifications
1,712
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,429
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,223
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 8,291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,794
41.9%
Owns with a mortgage
1,504
35.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
437
10.21%
Other social rented
338
7.89%
Social rents from council
126
2.94%
Total households: 4,282

Property prices in Pencoed and Penprysg

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Pencoed and Penprysg area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pencoed and Penprysg in the 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 Pencoed and Penprysg over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached30£320,000
Flats5£100,000
Semi-Detached63£220,000
Terraced26£195,000

10 years median price trend in Pencoed and Penprysg

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pencoed and Penprysg.

All postcodes in Pencoed and Penprysg

CF355FL

Pencoed and Penprysg

CF356HZ

Ty Gwyn Close

CF356PT

Tybryn Terrace

CF355PU

Penybont Road

CF356RY

Blaen Y Fro

CF356JN

Bragdu

CF356NY

Pencoed and Penprysg

CF355AQ

Felindre Road

CF356SS

Penprysg Road

CF356HU

Cae Coed

CF355PY

Penybont Road

CF356TB

Hendre Road

CF356UN

Heol Y Geifr

CF356NR

Church Street

CF356RJ

Orchard Close

CF729QN

Mill Cottages

CF356YG

Hafan Deg

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.