Town Pop. 8,380

Living in Pencoed: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pencoed scores 52/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Pencoed most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 40/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Pencoed places 3rd of 5 in the CF35 postcode district. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (22) and transport (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: CF35 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 264 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 73 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 38 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 93 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 31 crimes
  3. 3 Clos Y Ffowndri 29 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital26 mi
North Devon District Hospital37.3 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital38.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area 3 within 4km
GP capacity14,449 patients per GP

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

Broadband
40
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Bridgend
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 172 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.6%Student4.1%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary30.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.2%
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
27
Pencoed 0 mi
Llanharan 2.8 mi
Bridgend 3.4 mi
J35 M4 0.5 mi
J35 M4 0.8 mi
J36 M4 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £237,500 70
Detached £320,000 21
Semi-detached £225,000 35
Terraced £195,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£144k £223k £304k £383k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Heol-y-Cyw 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Llanharan and Brynna 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bridgend 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Llanharry 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-cae 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Blackmill 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sarn 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-fai 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Colwinston 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Corntown 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ystradowen 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pant-yr-Awel and Lewistown 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pencoed a nice place to live?

Pencoed is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Pencoed is 52/100, 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 Pencoed?

Pencoed is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 567 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pencoed?

The current median house price in Pencoed is £237,500, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 70 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Pencoed

CF35 48 ⇄

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