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CF31 1LB

Llys Gwyn

Coity Higher

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Detailed insights for CF31 1LB

Overview

Postcode CF31 1LB is located in an urban city, within the Coity Higher ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity is £58,312 per year. The nearest station is Wildmill, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
54%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54%

Approximately 54.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity is £58,312 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF31 1LB.

Transport

The nearest station is Wildmill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF31 1LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Wildmill

N/A

Walking directions to Wildmill
0.7 mi

Bridgend

N/A

Walking directions to Bridgend

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
2,115.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.73(+47%)
Public order
15.03(+83%)
Vehicle crime
6.94(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.55(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.17(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
67.76%
Other Asian
26
10.61%
Indian
21
8.57%
African
10
4.08%
Other White
10
4.08%
Total population: 245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
31.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
20.92%
No qualifications
38
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
22
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
41%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
16%
Owns with a mortgage
15
15%
Social rents from council
13
13%
Owns outright
11
11%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Coity Higher

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£281
Sales (last 12 months)181
Typical range (middle 50%)£219K – £320K

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £281 per square foot) in Coity Higher area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coity Higher over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached84£323,500£283
Semi-Detached63£230,000£271
Terraced29£195,000£279
Flats5£130,000£248

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coity Higher

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coity Higher.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,995£93,000£161,000£133,223
2017£214,475£119,000£159,995£151,000
2018£218,995£90,000£160,045£130,000
2019£233,995£98,995£166,748£155,248
2020£232,116£91,250£179,995£167,995
2021£265,000£116,500£191,895£159,998
2022£310,995£95,000£220,000£204,995
2023£317,500£132,000£230,000£185,000
2024£316,250£137,475£230,000£194,500
2025£323,500£124,000£229,995£205,975
2026£316,000£180,000£250,000£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coity Higher.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coity Higher.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£187£140£176£196
2017£191£173£187£175
2018£197£261£193£191
2019£201£155£209£192
2020£216£195£212£196
2021£231£226£221£232
2022£285£147£258£269
2023£282£199£262£266
2024£277£244£263£272
2025£283£205£276£270
2026£285£293£271£304
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coity Higher.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coity Higher in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 1LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF31 1LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 202511, Llys Gwyn, Bridgend, CF31 1LBTerracedFreehold£128,000
01 Aug 202567, Llys Gwyn, Bridgend, CF31 1LDTerracedFreehold£130,000
05 Dec 20252, Pendre, Bridgend, CF31 1NUTerracedFreehold£188,000
06 May 202682, Glynbridge Gardens, Bridgend, CF31 1LWDetachedFreehold£220,000
21 Oct 202584, Glynbridge Gardens, Bridgend, CF31 1LWDetachedFreehold£257,500

Schools

In the CF31 1LB postcode area, located within Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF31 1LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Bro OgwrWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLitchard PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePenybont Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF31 1LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF31 1LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miPremierGarfield Avenue, Bridgend, CF31 1QBWalking directions to Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF31 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alan Wathan

Coity Higher - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Amanda Jayne Williams

Coity Higher - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Martin John Williams

Coity Higher - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardCoity HigherW05001238
ParishCoity HigherW04000633
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pen-dre, Litchard & CoityW02000228
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 011CW01001038
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CF31 1LB

Is CF31 1LB (Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity) safe?

The area around CF31 1LB records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near CF31 1LB?

The median sale price around CF31 1LB in Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity is £250,000 (about £281 per square foot) based on 181 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF31 1LB?

There are 9 schools close to CF31 1LB, including Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr, Litchard Primary and Penybont Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF31 1LB?

The closest station to CF31 1LB is Wildmill, about 622 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF31 1LB?

CF31 1LB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 924 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF31 1LB (Pen-dre, Litchard & Coity) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF31 1LB is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alan Wathan (Independent), Amanda Jayne Williams (Independent) and Martin John Williams (Independent).

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.