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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
N/A
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

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £201,875 in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,736 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig 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 Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached27£219,000
Detached25£325,000
Flats1£122,000
Terraced33£161,000

10 years median price trend in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig.

All postcodes in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig

CF329FE

Heol-Yr-Ysgol

CF329AE

Bridgend Road

CF329GN

Lon Y Rheilffordd

CF329LF

Abergarw Road

CF329GJ

Rhodfa Parc Slip

CF329RA

St Brides Road

CF329BH

East Street

CF329LU

Bryn Road

CF320DR

Riverside Cottages

CF329EE

Clos Y Bryn

CF329LG

Brynheulog Court

CF320DH

Maesteg Road

CF329AN

Aberkenfig

CF329EB

Bryn Road

CF329AS

Dun Raven Street

CF320BS

Ffordd Y Gyfraith

CF329EN

Terfyn Ynysawdre

CF329ED

Maesteg Road

CF329PR

Hope Avenue

CF320DP

Baglan Cottages

CF320DY

Oak Terrace

CF329HF

New Road

CF329EQ

Andrews Close

CF329HB

Lon Heulog

CF329HS

Queen Street

CF329DP

Maesteg Road

CF329DR

Llynfi Street

CF320DT

Heol Coed Leyshon

CF320EH

New Road

CF329EA

Station Approach

CF329LD

Chapel Street

CF329AW

Hafan Deg Flats

CF329BT

Maesteg Road

CF329AP

Bridgend Road

CF320EN

Fountain Cottages

CF329HA

Derllwyn Road

CF320EP

Nicholls Road

CF329LT

Haul Fryn

CF329HG

River Way

CF329BP

Oak Street

CF329AT

Dan Y Coed Flats

CF329GP

Aberkenfig

CF329AG

Mount Pleasant

CF329TF

Heol Persondy

CF320DS

Heol Treharne

CF329EY

Heol Y Bont

CF329PL

Heol-Y-Llyfrall

CF329BS

Bryn Road

CF329FF

Heol Felyn Fach

CF329HZ

Aberkenfig

CF329BD

Rock Street

CF329JZ

Maesglas

CF329LL

New Road

CF349BH

Aberkenfig

CF329FD

Heol-Yr-Ysgol

CF329RF

Heol Persondy

CF329LN

Gerddi'R Afon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.