Well Street

Bridgend, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr - Bridgend, Wales

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car-dependent Risk: Medium 🚀 Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £203,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 78% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. However, car dependency limits the tenant pool and long-term upside. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

📈
Best fit: Investors Good

Strong case: 78% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.

👪 Families
Below Average

Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (20) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Good

Strong case: 78% 5-year growth. But transport (20) may limit tenant pool.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £203,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (20) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

48
Liveability Score
Top 3% in Bridgend Top 15% nationally
High confidence Based on 5 data sources, 11 transactions

Things You Should Know

🚨
High Crime Area

Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

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Car-dependent

Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transit options within walking distance.

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Weak family fundamentals

Family score 10 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

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Weak transport upside

Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.

How Life Works Here

Well Street is located in Bridgend, near Porthcawl, Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr - Bridgend. Crime is a significant concern, with 324 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 13 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (3), cafe (2), and convenience (2). Public transport options are limited. A car is recommended for commuting and longer journeys. The median property price is £203,000, with exceptional growth of 78% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (93)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Poor (20)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (10)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£203,000
Median Price
11
Transactions (2014–2025)
+77.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

Gusto Coffee Shop 14m (0.2 min walk)
Fruit Bowl 18m (0.2 min walk)
Finnegans 22m (0.3 min walk)
Dolly's Beauty & Hair 28m (0.3 min walk)
The Welsh Deli Cafe 32m (0.4 min walk)
Epic Barbers 41m (0.5 min walk)
Subway 45m (0.6 min walk)
AC Hair 46m (0.6 min walk)
Isabella's 47m (0.6 min walk)
Cheeky Chillies 57m (0.7 min walk)

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.