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CF35 6DS

Oakridge

Blackmill

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Detailed insights for CF35 6DS

Overview

Postcode CF35 6DS is located in a rural village, within the Blackmill ward of Bridgend in the Wales region, and forms part of the Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill is £37,997 per year. The nearest station is Tondu, about 2.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill is £37,997 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF35 6DS.

Transport

The nearest station is Tondu located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
114 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.45(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.15(-30%)
Other crime
3.52(+68%)
Public order
3.52(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.82(-62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
380
96.45%
Other White
6
1.52%
Pakistani
2
0.51%
Caribbean
2
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.51%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
31.94%
Level 3 (A level)
69
20.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
13.43%
No qualifications
44
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
71
44.38%
Owns with a mortgage
70
43.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.75%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.88%
Other social rented
2
1.25%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Blackmill

Median price£139,000
Price per sq ft£146
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£109K – £210K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £139,000 (about £146 per square foot) in Blackmill area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £490,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackmill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£332,498£248
Semi-Detached8£201,000£154
Terraced12£104,500£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackmill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,500£272,000£75,000
2017£274,000£96,500£98,975
2018£295,000£129,800£76,250
2019£235,000£114,500£79,950
2020£270,000£124,000£92,500
2021£210,000£162,750£100,000
2022£313,000£170,000£135,000
2023£312,000£235,000£111,000
2024£317,500£150,000£112,000
2025£349,995£195,000£105,000
2026£372,500£210,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackmill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£128£89
2017£175£105£115
2018£178£153£85
2019£202£129£95
2020£190£157£100
2021£190£166£120
2022£232£215£146
2023£172£195£130
2024£256£147£142
2025£266£147£122
2026£325£241£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackmill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF35 6DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF35 6DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 2025Bradfields, Oakridge, Bridgend, CF35 6DSDetachedFreehold£349,995
14 Nov 2025Craig-Y-Felin, Bridgend, CF35 6DRDetachedFreehold£490,000
28 Feb 2025Blackmill Service Station, Bridgend, CF35 6DROtherFreehold£300,000
27 Mar 202617, Cwm Felin, Bridgend, CF35 6EJDetachedFreehold£315,000
16 Jan 202648, Cwm Felin, Bridgend, CF35 6EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the CF35 6DS postcode area, located within Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF35 6DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableGenus EducationWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF35 6DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF35 6DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisMeadow View, Bridgend, CF35 6DRWalking directions to Londis

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF35 6DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hywel Miles Williams

Blackmill - 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
WardBlackmillW05001229
ParishOgmore ValleyW04000643
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & BlackmillW02000220
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bridgend 003BW01000977
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF35 6DS

Is CF35 6DS (Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill) safe?

The area around CF35 6DS records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 CF35 6DS?

The median sale price around CF35 6DS in Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill is £139,000 (about £146 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF35 6DS?

There is 1 school close to CF35 6DS, including Genus Education. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF35 6DS?

CF35 6DS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 392 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF35 6DS (Nant-y-moel, Ogmore Vale & Blackmill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rhondda and Ogmore covering CF35 6DS is Chris Bryant (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Hywel Miles Williams (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.