Postcode insights

CF32 8YR

Aberkenfig

Bridgend

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Detailed insights for CF32 8YR

Overview

Postcode CF32 8YR is located in a rural village, within the Aberkenfig ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig is £44,490 per year. The nearest station is Tondu, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 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 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig is £44,490 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Tondu located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF32 8YR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Tondu

N/A

Walking directions to Tondu

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
30 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.75(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.2(+32%)
Public order
11.33(+38%)
Shoplifting
6.71(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.71(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
234
95.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.23%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.82%
Other Asian
1
0.41%
African
1
0.41%
Total population: 244

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
36.82%
No qualifications
34
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
48.15%
Owns with a mortgage
44
40.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.41%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.7%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Aberkenfig

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £304K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Aberkenfig area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,736 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberkenfig over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£320,000£275
Semi-Detached13£235,000£217
Terraced15£149,000£175
Flats1£120,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberkenfig

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,750£133,423£116,500
2017£218,000£142,500£115,000
2018£234,000£140,500£125,000
2019£239,995£135,000£116,000
2020£298,500£154,000£129,950
2021£243,000£162,475£130,000
2022£312,998£191,995£150,000
2023£320,995£216,995£145,000
2024£320,995£207,475£159,999
2025£307,995£243,995£160,000
2026£317,500£235,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£193£103
2017£183£187£120
2018£181£135£133
2019£213£154£135
2020£170£170£122
2021£180£168£151
2022£265£202£159
2023£280£262£158
2024£283£282£172
2025£276£244£176
2026£295£295£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberkenfig.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberkenfig in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF32 8YR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF32 8YR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 May 202510, Oak Terrace, Bridgend, CF32 0DYTerracedFreehold£190,000
07 Mar 20258, Oak Terrace, Bridgend, CF32 0DYTerracedFreehold£180,000
20 Jun 20259, Heol Treharne, Bridgend, CF32 0DSTerracedFreehold£122,000
17 Apr 202511, Heol Treharne, Bridgend, CF32 0DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
17 Sept 202534, Heol Coed Leyshon, Bridgend, CF32 0DTSemi-DetachedFreehold£191,000

Schools

In the CF32 8YR postcode area, located within Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF32 8YR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miNot applicableBetws Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg Calon Y CymoeddWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicableBrynmenyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Gary Haines

Aberkenfig - Elected 7 Mar 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Elmore

Bridgend - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBridgendW06000013
Parliamentary ConstituencyBridgendW07000086
WardAberkenfigW05001228
ParishLlangynwyd LowerW04000638
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ynysawdre & AberkenfigW02000223
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 006AW01000974
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF32 8YR

Is CF32 8YR (Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig) safe?

The area around CF32 8YR records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 CF32 8YR?

The median sale price around CF32 8YR in Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig is £210,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF32 8YR?

There are 4 schools close to CF32 8YR, including Betws Primary School, Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Calon Y Cymoedd and Brynmenyn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF32 8YR?

The closest station to CF32 8YR is Tondu, about 1,157 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF32 8YR?

CF32 8YR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF32 8YR (Ynysawdre & Aberkenfig) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bridgend covering CF32 8YR is Chris Elmore (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gary Haines (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.