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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
4/10
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

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £299K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Pencoed and Penprysg area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £745,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pencoed and Penprysg over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£327,000£270
Semi-Detached65£230,000£237
Terraced20£195,000£217
Flats2£112,500£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pencoed and Penprysg

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pencoed and Penprysg.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,998£34,000£139,450£97,500
2017£225,000£79,500£143,000£115,000
2018£231,000£145,000£132,500
2019£245,000£105,000£160,000£129,950
2020£280,000£82,500£170,000£145,975
2021£275,000£109,950£185,000£163,000
2022£287,500£110,000£202,000£171,500
2023£305,000£121,000£220,000£157,000
2024£345,000£121,500£220,000£179,998
2025£315,000£108,843£220,000£195,000
2026£325,000£230,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pencoed and Penprysg.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pencoed and Penprysg.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£96£153£121
2017£170£103£155£138
2018£184£159£141
2019£194£134£168£137
2020£194£99£201£156
2021£220£167£214£201
2022£252£155£230£209
2023£260£137£243£201
2024£263£184£242£203
2025£275£157£227£213
2026£291£247£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pencoed and Penprysg.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pencoed and Penprysg in the last year.

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.