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Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig

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About

Ynysawdre and Aberkenfig are neighbouring communities located in the Llynfi Valley, northwest of Bridgend town. The area is defined by the River Llynfi and the surrounding valley slopes, with residential streets following the contours of the land. It functions primarily as a residential area for Bridgend, with local shopping facilities concentrated along Aberkenfig's Commercial Street. The presence of the river and older stone buildings, including former chapels, gives parts of the area a distinct historical character.

A notable local feature is the Ynysawdre swimming pool and leisure centre, a key community facility. The area is bordered by woodland and green spaces like Heol-y-Cyw Forest to the north, offering accessible walking routes. Transport links are shaped by the valley, with the A4063 main road and railway line connecting the communities to Bridgend and the wider South Wales valleys, underlining its position within this former industrial landscape.

Area overview

On average Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig is £44,490 per year. Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig is home to around 6,005 people, with a population density of about 423.2 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig Population
6,005
Population density
423.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.13(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.99(+8%)
Public order
10.66(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-21%)
Shoplifting
5.33(-17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,737
95.55%
Other White
91
1.52%
Chinese
31
0.52%
White and Black African (mixed)
25
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.28%
Total population: 6,004

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,448
29.26%
No qualifications
1,114
22.51%
Level 3 (A level)
816
16.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
714
14.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
439
8.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,948

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
945
35.78%
Owns outright
902
34.15%
Other social rented
329
12.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
291
11.02%
Social rents from council
104
3.94%
Total households: 2,641

Property prices in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig

Median price£206,050
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £300K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £206,050 (about £222 per square foot) in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,736 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£348,475£271
Semi-Detached28£216,250£212
Terraced35£160,000£197
Flats1£120,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,000£78,000£132,673£112,000
2017£225,000£69,475£125,000£120,000
2018£234,000£74,850£135,998£110,000
2019£237,998£78,000£138,000£120,000
2020£292,475£93,000£149,000£132,500
2021£265,000£77,000£165,000£134,500
2022£324,995£104,995£191,995£160,000
2023£328,995£113,750£197,500£147,650
2024£320,995£112,000£210,000£165,000
2025£325,000£121,000£218,500£160,000
2026£362,500£235,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£82£145£109
2017£183£94£173£123
2018£181£97£136£137
2019£199£97£151£135
2020£177£125£183£132
2021£186£168£164
2022£252£121£205£171
2023£270£146£258£159
2024£275£174£272£176
2025£274£168£232£220
2026£269£199£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig 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.