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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 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
71
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(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.46(+27%)
Public order
10.77(+21%)
Shoplifting
9.54(+37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-28%)
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

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin 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 Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£291,000
Flats3£95,000
Semi-Detached29£189,950
Terraced24£176,500

10 years median price trend in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin.

All postcodes in Sarn, Bryn-coch & Bryncethin

CF329HJ

Potters Green

CF329SQ

George Thomas Avenue

CF329NZ

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

CF329PB

Crescent Road

CF329RR

Highfield Place

CF329UN

Y Groes

CF329NB

Ffordd Priordy

CF329NF

Heol Pentyla

CF329YJ

Pant Hirwaun

CF329EJ

Williams Crescent

CF329SY

Sarn Park Motorway Services Area

CF329TG

Bridgend Road

CF329TU

Heol Canola

CF356BU

Heol Llan

CF329JJ

Davis Avenue

CF329RU

Sarn Hill

CF329YB

Heol Canola

CF329RJ

Bakers Way

CF329SD

Heather Close

CF329TB

Ffordd Leyshon

CF329RG

Lower Llansantffraid Road

CF329SR

Jubilee Crescent

CF329LZ

Rowans Lane

CF329NY

Bryncoch Road

CF329PQ

Clos Tyn Y Coed

CF329YA

St Bride's Minor and Ynysawdre

CF329TY

Canola

CF329RP

Highfield Close

CF329UQ

Heol Canola

CF329JF

Cefn Carfan Road

CF329NP

Heol Llansantffraid

CF329PA

Bryncoch Road

CF329TS

Heol Canola

CF329UR

Brynhyfryd

CF329YY

Morgans Place

CF329UD

Heol Bryncwils

CF329TW

Heol Canola

CF329JB

Heol Laethog

CF329TA

The Common

CF329TT

Heol Canola

CF329YP

Dennis Place

CF329LX

The Glen

CF329UT

Heol Y Mynydd

CF329PE

Crescent Road

CF329PG

Heol Ganol

CF329UG

Heol Cae Glas

CF329EX

Eustace Drive

CF329PZ

Merfield Close

CF329RN

Highfield Place

CF329JP

Heol Yr Eglwys

CF329RY

Vale View

CF329UF

The Retreat

CF329JL

Davis Avenue

CF329UP

Heol Ton

CF329DZ

Meadow Rise

CF329NL

Heol Llansantffraid

CF329NN

Lower Llansantffraid

CF329SZ

Aneurin Bevan Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.