Postcode insights

CF32 8HU

Richard Street

Garw Valley

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Detailed insights for CF32 8HU

Overview

Postcode CF32 8HU 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 low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 Garth (Bridgend County), about 2.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0%
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 526 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Blaengarw, Pontycymer & Bettws has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 8HU.

Transport

The nearest station is Garth (Bridgend County) located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
72.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.11(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.75(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-63%)
Public order
3.96(-52%)
Shoplifting
3.96(-38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
98.15%
Other White
5
1.54%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
22.3%
No qualifications
58
21.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
20.07%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
43.54%
Owns with a mortgage
61
41.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
14.97%
Total households: 147

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF32 8HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF32 8HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202614, Richard Street, Bridgend, CF32 8HUTerracedFreehold£75,000
28 Nov 202520, Ivor Street, Bridgend, CF32 8HWTerracedFreehold£135,000
26 Aug 202552, Albany Road, Bridgend, CF32 8HETerracedFreehold£138,500
01 Aug 202550, Albany Road, Bridgend, CF32 8HETerracedFreehold£98,000
31 Mar 20265, High Street, Bridgend, CF32 8HYTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the CF32 8HU 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 8HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableFfaldau Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF32 8HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF32 8HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodVictoria Street, Bridgend, CF32 8NWWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF32 8HU, 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 004DW01001042
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF32 8HU

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

The area around CF32 8HU records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 8HU?

The median sale price around CF32 8HU 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 8HU?

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

How deprived is the area around CF32 8HU?

CF32 8HU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 526 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF32 8HU 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.