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Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin

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About

Sarn, Bryn-coch and Bryncethin form a residential area north of Bridgend town, situated on the rising ground towards the M4 corridor. The communities are primarily made up of modern housing estates and older terraced homes, serving as popular commuter bases for both Bridgend and Cardiff. The landscape is characterised by green, rolling hills with pockets of woodland, notably around the River Ogmore which runs to the west.

The area is defined by its local amenities, including schools, shops and sports facilities centred on Sarn Park. A specific landmark is the historic Sarn Mellteyrn standing stone, located near the parish church. Public transport links along the A4061 provide essential connectivity, while the nearby Bryngarw Country Park offers extensive woodland walks and a natural focus for the wider community.

Area overview

On average Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 16.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin is £42,399 per year. Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin is home to around 6,499 people, with a population density of about 628.8 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin Population
6,499
Population density
628.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.24(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.85(+22%)
Public order
11.85(+44%)
Shoplifting
8.92(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.62(-10%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,157
94.77%
Other White
99
1.52%
Indian
31
0.48%
Other Asian
28
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.42%
Total population: 6,497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,441
27.39%
No qualifications
1,301
24.73%
Level 3 (A level)
863
16.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
741
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
444
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 5,261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
959
34.4%
Owns outright
915
32.82%
Other social rented
395
14.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
10.37%
Social rents from council
149
5.34%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin

Median price£199,000
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £252K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £199,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£315,000£228
Semi-Detached26£199,500£240
Terraced28£176,500£227
Flats2£123,750£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£162,500£72,500£127,500£105,000
2017£192,000£68,000£132,000£108,000
2018£200,000£69,000£131,000£120,000
2019£209,995£76,500£140,000£115,000
2020£212,000£65,250£145,000£122,500
2021£245,950£86,000£155,000£137,500
2022£270,000£105,000£177,000£165,050
2023£250,000£85,750£173,500£140,000
2024£290,000£120,000£190,000£155,000
2025£294,750£100,000£190,000£175,000
2026£275,000£123,750£246,000£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£96£139£130
2017£188£101£156£157
2018£187£90£185£147
2019£179£117£158£164
2020£208£106£150£153
2021£208£125£187£165
2022£229£150£195£202
2023£249£131£200£212
2024£268£177£205£177
2025£253£130£219£211
2026£265£177£242£203
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin

Is Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin safe?

Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin?

The median sale price in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin is £199,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin?

Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin sits around rank 733 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 Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin?

The average household income in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin is around £42,399 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin

CF329UL

Heol Y Bryn

CF329HJ

Potters Green

CF329UN

Y Groes

CF329NZ

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

CF329SF

Bryncoch Road

CF329SN

Penycae Cottages

CF329PZ

Merfield Close

CF329JB

Heol Laethog

CF329TA

The Common

CF329LX

The Glen

CF329HX

Stradling Close

CF329JE

Railway Terrace

CF329NS

Heol Cwrdy

CF329RT

Heol Fain

CF329AJ

Brook Row

CF329YY

Morgans Place

CF329NF

Heol Pentyla

CF329NJ

Keens Place

CF356DN

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

CF329AZ

Leyshon Way

CF329LZ

Rowans Lane

CF329JF

Cefn Carfan Road

CF329TB

Ffordd Leyshon

CF329NE

Heol Ganol

CF329JA

Greenfield Terrace

CF329UH

Heol Y Mynydd

CF329PH

Willowturf Court

CF329TT

Heol Canola

CF329TP

Morse Row

CF329RR

Highfield Place

CF329UU

Heol Y Nant

CF329BX

The Glade

CF329YW

Blackmill Road

CF356BU

Heol Llan

CF329SP

Jubilee Crescent

CF329SW

Merfield Close

CF329NR

The Quadrangle

CF329UF

The Retreat

CF329PB

Crescent Road

CF329UD

Heol Bryncwils

CF329DJ

Oak Way

CF329SU

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

CF329SX

Elm Rise

CF329NH

Heol Llansantffraid

CF329UB

Tynycoed Terrace

CF329RH

Heol Persondy

CF329RW

Sarn Hill

CF329UA

Park Place

CF329TU

Heol Canola

CF329NX

Bayliss Road

CF329DX

Pugsley Gardens

CF329TR

Rees Row

CF329NT

Heol Cwrdy

CF329TQ

Attlee Street

CF329RZ

Pentyla Gardens

CF329GG

Heol Bryncethin

CF329YF

Ogmore Terrace

CF329DZ

Meadow Rise

CF329TZ

St Theodores Way

CF329LQ

Rowans Lane

CF329TX

Squire Drive

CF329UY

Heol Fach

CF329PN

Y Bracty

CF329LW

Abergarw Trading Estate

CF329SB

Highland Close

CF329RS

The Green

CF329NP

Heol Llansantffraid

CF329YD

Heol Spencer

CF329SS

Queens Avenue

CF356DW

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

CF329RQ

Chilcott Avenue

CF329EJ

Williams Crescent

CF329FA

Blackmill Road

CF329PG

Heol Ganol

CF329GL

Clos Maesgwyn

CF329AX

Daleside

CF329YB

Heol Canola

CF329RU

Sarn Hill

CF329PF

Heol Ganol

CF329GH

Rhodfa Brynmenyn

CF329UR

Brynhyfryd

CF329NW

Lower Llansantffraid

CF329EX

Eustace Drive

CF329JP

Heol Yr Eglwys

CF329XX

Melin Ddu

CF329JJ

Davis Avenue

CF329YG

Ogmore Terrace

CF329UE

Heol Bryncwils

CF329PE

Crescent Road

CF329QF

Clos King

CF329UG

Heol Cae Glas

CF329NQ

Clos Tyn Y Coed

CF329NL

Heol Llansantffraid

CF329UX

Pant Hirwaun

CF329SA

North Mead

CF329UT

Heol Y Mynydd

CF329TG

Bridgend Road

CF329TJ

Laurel Close

CF329TY

Canola

CF329TH

Heol Canola

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.