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About

Pen-y-fai is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Bridgend town, bordering the M4 motorway to the north. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, with local amenities centred along the main thoroughfare of Heol-y-Gors. The community is served by several primary schools and has convenient access to the town centre for wider retail and leisure facilities.

The ward includes the grounds of the former Pen-y-fai Hospital, with some of its historic buildings now converted into private residences. A notable local feature is the prominent steeple of St David's Church, a landmark visible from the surrounding roads. The topography slopes gently towards the River Ogmore, which forms part of the ward's southern boundary, with some areas offering views across the adjoining countryside.

Area overview

On average Pen-y-fai has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 0.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pen-y-fai is £55,026 per year. Pen-y-fai is home to around 2,302 people, with a population density of about 711.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pen-y-fai Population
2,302
Population density
711.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.07(-53%)
Public order
6.95(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.08(-53%)
Other theft
3.48(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.48(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,155
93.61%
Other White
37
1.61%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.91%
Indian
16
0.7%
Other Asian
16
0.7%
Total population: 2,302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
818
42.63%
Level 3 (A level)
348
18.13%
No qualifications
247
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
224
11.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
129
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 1,919

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
486
52.77%
Owns with a mortgage
353
38.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
53
5.75%
Other forms of private rent
18
1.95%
Other social rented
6
0.65%
Total households: 921

Property prices in Pen-y-fai

Median price£309,000
Price per sq ft£256
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£250K – £438K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £309,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Pen-y-fai area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pen-y-fai over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£437,500£265
Terraced2£283,000£193
Semi-Detached6£265,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pen-y-fai

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-fai.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,500£135,000£119,000
2017£282,500£145,000£174,995
2018£271,000£173,750£132,250
2019£237,450£172,950
2020£280,175£173,500£105,000
2021£350,000£200,000£151,750
2022£392,500£257,500£186,100
2023£420,000£270,000£185,000
2024£305,000£245,000£210,000
2025£336,000£250,000£487,475
2026£380,000£302,000£283,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pen-y-fai.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pen-y-fai.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£143£163
2017£201£158£200
2018£190£159£153
2019£207£169
2020£220£174£91
2021£228£188£181
2022£282£227£192
2023£290£259£179
2024£311£222£223
2025£270£204£195
2026£239£332£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pen-y-fai.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pen-y-fai in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Pen-y-fai

Is Pen-y-fai safe?

Pen-y-fai records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pen-y-fai?

The median sale price in Pen-y-fai is £309,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pen-y-fai?

Pen-y-fai scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pen-y-fai sits around rank 1,721 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 Pen-y-fai?

The average household income in Pen-y-fai is around £55,026 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pen-y-fai?

Pen-y-fai is represented by 1 elected councillor: Heidi Bennett (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.