Area guide · Bridgend

Living in Ogmore Vale

A snapshot of life in Ogmore Vale, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Ogmore Vale is a village in Bridgend, Wales with a population of 3,098. The average house price is £139,291 and the overall crime rate is 71.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Ogmore Vale ranks

Affordability
#14 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#60 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,098

Avg House Price

£139,291

Crime Rate

71.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

285 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,601.5

Median Age

44.8

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Ogmore Vale's detached homes (£220,000) command roughly 1.8× the price of a terraced (£120,964).

Price Trend (10 Years)

Ogmore Vale prices have risen 68% over the last 9 years (£82,701 → £139,291).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£220,000	£220,000	4
Semi-Detached	£147,812	£140,000	8
Terraced	£120,964	£116,250	28
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Ogmore Vale is 71.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Ogmore Vale: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Ogmore Vale averages 285 Mbps — 185% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Ogmore Vale homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.2
% Rated C or Above	62%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,234

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,098
Median Age	44.8
Median Household Income	£31,601.5
Employment Rate	54.7%
Owner Occupied	71.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Ogmore Vale?

The average house price in Ogmore Vale is £139,291 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Ogmore Vale?

The most affordable entry point in Ogmore Vale is a terraced, with an average price of £120,964.

Is Ogmore Vale a safe place to live?

Ogmore Vale has a recorded crime rate of 71.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Ogmore Vale?

Average broadband download speeds in Ogmore Vale are around 285 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.9% of premises.

How big is Ogmore Vale?

Ogmore Vale is a settlement in Bridgend with a population of approximately 3,098.

Most compared with

How does Ogmore Vale stack up against its neighbours?

Abercynon

Ogmore Vale

House price: £161,702 · £139,291
Crime rate: N/A · 71
Distance: 9.6 mi

Aberdare

Ogmore Vale

House price: £172,897 · £139,291
Crime rate: N/A · 71
Distance: 8.6 mi

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Ogmore Vale

House price: £157,985 · £139,291
Crime rate: 85.1 · 71
Distance: 11.6 mi

Baglan

Ogmore Vale

House price: £214,568 · £139,291
Crime rate: 78.4 · 71
Distance: 11.8 mi

Bargod

Ogmore Vale

House price: £226,037 · £139,291
Crime rate: 84.9 · 71
Distance: 14.5 mi

Beddau

Ogmore Vale

House price: £205,402 · £139,291
Crime rate: N/A · 71
Distance: 8.8 mi

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