Town Pop. 786

Living in Heol-y-Cyw: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Heol-y-Cyw is 54/100, built from 7 categories. Broadband is where Heol-y-Cyw most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the CF35 postcode district scores higher. Heol-y-Cyw leads all 5.

The CF35 district averages 48/100, putting Heol-y-Cyw 6 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Heol-y-Cyw sits 48 points above the CF35 district figure of 49/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF35 postcode district.

54
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Settlement area

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Heol-y-Cyw scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
165.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 73 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 Beechwood Grove 11 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Las 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
81
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital27.4 mi
North Devon District Hospital38.5 mi
St Michael's Hospital39.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryTHE NEW SURGERY1.5 mi
GP capacity14,449 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Bridgend
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.7%Student4.3%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
55
Council tax Bridgend · 2025-26
A £1,572
B £1,834
C £2,096
D £2,358
E £2,882
F £3,406
G £3,930
H £4,716
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Pencoed 1.6 mi
Llanharan 3.1 mi
Sarn 3.4 mi
J35 M4 2.1 mi
J35 M4 2.5 mi
J36 M4 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Heol-y-Cyw in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Pencoed 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Blackmill 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Llanharan and Brynna 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pant-yr-Awel and Lewistown 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-cae 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sarn 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Llangeinor 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hendreforgan 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bridgend 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-fai 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bettws 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gilfach Goch 52 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heol-y-Cyw a nice place to live?

Heol-y-Cyw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heol-y-Cyw is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Heol-y-Cyw?

Heol-y-Cyw is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Heol-y-Cyw

CF35 48 ⇄

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