Town Pop. 16,882

Living in Maesteg: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Maesteg comes out at 54/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

On broadband specifically, Maesteg sits 41 points above the CF34 district figure of 57/100. That puts Maesteg in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF34 postcode district.

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Maesteg scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CF34 0AA CF34 4AL CF34 9AA CF34

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
112.3 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 710 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 313 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Shoplifting 207 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 188 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 176 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 302 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 127 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 109 crimes
  3. 3 Llynfi Lane 58 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
81
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Ample 7
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital34.2 mi
North Devon District Hospital38.8 mi
Southmead Hospital45.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust7.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
3 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity14,575 patients per GP

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

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Bridgend
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 332 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed3.3%Retired25.2%Student4.3%Other inactive17.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.5%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary42.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69.1%
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
37
Maesteg 0.1 mi
Maesteg Ewenny Road 0.5 mi
Garth (Bridgend) 1.1 mi
J38 M4 5 mi
J38 M4 5.2 mi
J40 M4 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Ample 22
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 32
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £130,000 107
Detached £297,500 11
Semi-detached £160,000 27
Terraced £120,000 69
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£97k £156k £216k £275k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pont Rhyd-y-cyff 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Croeserw 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bryn (Neath Port Talbot) 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Cymmer 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blaengarw 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pontycymer 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Abergwynfi 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bettws 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Llangeinor 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pontrhydyfen 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cwmavon 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ogmore Vale 50 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maesteg a nice place to live?

Maesteg is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Maesteg 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 Maesteg?

Maesteg has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 1,896 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Maesteg?

The current median house price in Maesteg is £130,000, around 54% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £297,500, semi-detached £160,000, terraced £120,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 107 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Maesteg

CF34 50 ⇄

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