Welcome to Bridgend
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bridgend (English: ; Welsh: Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr or just Pen-y-bont, meaning "the end of the bridge on the Ogmore") is a town in Bridgend County Borough in Wales, 20 miles (32 km) west of Cardiff and 20 miles (32 km) east of Swansea. The town is named after the medieval bridge over the River Ogmore. The River Ewenny also flows through the town. The population was 49,597 in 2021.Historically a part of Glamorgan, Bridgend has greatly expanded in size since the early 1980s – the 2001 census recorded a population of 39,429 for the town and the 2011 census reported that the Bridgend Local Authority had a population of 139,200 – up from 128,700 in 2001. This 8.2% increase was the largest increase in Wales except for Cardiff. The town is undergoing a redevelopment project, with the town centre mainly pedestrianised and ongoing works including Brackla Street Centre redevelopment to Bridgend Shopping Centre, Rhiw Car Park redevelopment, ongoing public realm improvements and the upgrade of the Bridgend Life Centre and demolition of Sunnyside offices to accommodate a large retirement complex.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
651 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
15,244 (2021) |
Density |
2,342 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.5 |
Ward |
Morfa |
District |
Bridgend |
Postcodes |
CF31, CF35 |
ONS ID |
W04000883 |
Council
Contact details for Bridgend Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bridgend Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bridgend Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bridgend Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bridgend Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bridgend Parish.