Postcode insights

CF32 8BF

Church Street

Garw Valley

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Detailed insights for CF32 8BF

Overview

Postcode CF32 8BF is located in a rural town, within the Garw Valley ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws is £37,185 per year. The nearest station is Maesteg (Ewenny Road), about 2.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Calon Lan park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 527 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.9%

Approximately 38.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws is £37,185 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF32 8BF.

Transport

The nearest station is Maesteg (Ewenny Road) located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF32 8BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miCalon Lan parkSmallWalking directions to Calon Lan park

Area Profile

Population
246
Population density
2,189.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.31(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.19(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-23%)
Other theft
4.5(-2%)
Public order
4.5(-45%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
97.15%
Other White
4
1.63%
Other Asian
2
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.41%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
35.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.92%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
16.42%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
36.51%
Owns outright
31
24.6%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.49%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Garw Valley

Median price£127,500
Price per sq ft£152
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £150K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £127,500 (about £152 per square foot) in Garw Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £499,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garw Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£271,875£218
Semi-Detached13£152,000£174
Terraced39£117,000£145

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garw Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garw Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£76,000£77,000
2017£270,000£100,000£72,250
2018£185,000£98,500£76,500
2019£246,501£115,000£76,000
2020£290,000£114,000£85,000
2021£305,000£126,750£92,000
2022£187,000£135,000£101,000
2023£360,000£137,500£110,000
2024£370,000£147,475£109,000
2025£288,750£170,000£116,000
2026£367,000£148,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garw Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garw Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£105£81
2017£164£116£79
2018£169£109£90
2019£145£132£89
2020£153£124£95
2021£189£137£107
2022£123£153£110
2023£232£141£121
2024£183£171£123
2025£166£194£145
2026£258£182£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garw Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Garw Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF32 8BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF32 8BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202520, Nanthir Road, Bridgend, CF32 8BLSemi-DetachedFreehold£101,000
08 Jul 20251, Convil Road, Bridgend, CF32 8BNTerracedFreehold£90,000
29 Apr 20251, Convil Road, Bridgend, CF32 8BNTerracedFreehold£70,000
27 Mar 20265, James Road, Bridgend, CF32 8BPTerracedFreehold£110,000
02 May 202542, James Road, Bridgend, CF32 8BPTerracedFreehold£70,000

Schools

In the CF32 8BF postcode area, located within Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF32 8BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableBlaengarw Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF32 8BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Heather Griffiths

Garw Valley - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Martyn Jones

Garw Valley - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Maxine Lewis

Garw Valley - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Bryant

Rhondda and Ogmore - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyRhondda and OgmoreW07000107
WardGarw ValleyW05001240
ParishGarw ValleyW04000636
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blaengarw, Pontycymer & BettwsW02000221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 004BW01000978
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2019-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CF32 8BF

Is CF32 8BF (Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws) safe?

The area around CF32 8BF records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF32 8BF?

The median sale price around CF32 8BF in Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws is £127,500 (about £152 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF32 8BF?

There is 1 school close to CF32 8BF, including Blaengarw Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF32 8BF?

CF32 8BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 527 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF32 8BF (Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF32 8BF is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Heather Griffiths (Labour Party), Martyn Jones (Labour Party) and Maxine Lewis (Labour Party).

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.