Town Pop. 690

Living in Trelales: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trelales scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100. Trelales places 12th of 14 in the CF32 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the CF32 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Below 30/100: healthcare (15), transport (21) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF32 postcode district.

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Trelales scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
111.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ton Glas 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.28 · PM2.5 4.694 · PM10 7.729 µg/m³
80
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital30.5 mi
North Devon District Hospital33.9 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital40.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryRIVERSDALE HOUSE1.8 mi
GP capacity14,575 patients per GP

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

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)90.2%
available across Bridgend
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
36.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
40.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.6%
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
21
Wildmill 2 mi
Bridgend 2 mi
Sarn 2.6 mi
J36 M4 2.5 mi
J37 M4 2.6 mi
J36 M4 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
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 Trelales 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

Merthyr Mawr 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-fai 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cefn Cribwr 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bridgend 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-cae 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Corntown 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ogmore-by-Sea 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sarn 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pyle 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Cornelly 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
St Brides Major 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Porthcawl 51 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trelales a nice place to live?

Trelales has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Trelales is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Trelales?

Trelales is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Trelales

CF32 50 ⇄

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