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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.

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.