CF31Bridgend

Bridgend Central & Suburbs

Bridgend Central & Suburbs investment guide. Average gross yield 4.7%, unknown rental demand.

4.7%avg gross yield

£230kavg sold price (696 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.7%

+0.6% vs Bridgend avg (4.1%)

Average Asking Price

£230,000

high confidence (696 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£869

2-bed · 3-bed £1,102 · 5.3% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£267

City avg £295/sqft · 28 below average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in CF31

1-bed

£739

per month

5.2% yield

2-bed

£869

per month

5.3% yield

3-bed

£1,102

per month

5.7% yield

4-bed

£1,352

per month

5.3% yield

Ownership mix

CF31 vs UK average · 22,275 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Mortgage-driven market: 36% owned with mortgage (7pp higher than the UK average of 30%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

35.3%(UK 32.9%)

+2.4pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

36.2%(UK 29.7%)

+6.5pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

14.4%(UK 20.3%)

-5.9pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

14.1%(UK 17.1%)

-3.0pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in CF31

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	7.0%	£178,010	£1,036
Semi-detached →	5.7%	£225,000	£1,062
Detached →	4.6%	£323,077	£1,244
Flat →	9.0%	£126,570	£953

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About Bridgend Central & Suburbs (CF31, Bridgend)

CF31 attracts property investors seeking solid mid-Wales fundamentals with a 4.7% gross yield and sub-£230k entry prices. The area offers reasonable rental income across all property sizes, with yields ranging from 5.2% to 5.7% depending on bedroom count, making it accessible for portfolio diversification.

The tenant demographic spans families and young professionals, with particular demand for 3-bed properties (5.7% yield) suggesting family-focused lettings perform well. Smaller units and 2-bed properties show consistent rental demand at competitive rents, indicating a mixed market that accommodates various tenant profiles across the postcode.

Investors should note that rental demand data remains unclear for the area, requiring thorough local market research before purchase. Market liquidity and capital appreciation potential are not confirmed, so investors should focus on cash flow sustainability rather than relying on speculative growth assumptions.

Sold Price Trend - CF31

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+7.3% over 2 years

Flip Activity - CF31

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+25.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

14 mo

Flip rate

0.5%

of all sales

Recent case studies

merthyr mawr road

Semi

Bought Oct 24

£400k

Sold Mar 26

£500k

17 mo+25.0%

barnes avenue

Semi

Bought Jul 24

£179k

Sold Sept 25

£225k

14 mo+16.8%*

Gross 25.7%

merlin crescent

Semi

Bought Aug 24

£130k

Sold Jul 25

£200k

11 mo+52.0%*

Gross 53.8%

cae ffynnon

Terraced

Bought Feb 24

£121k

Sold Mar 25

£158k

14 mo+26.2%*

Gross 30.2%

cefn coed

Semi

Bought Nov 23

£160k

Sold Nov 24

£207k

13 mo+24.0%*

Gross 29.4%

heol y groes

Detached

Bought Mar 23

£235k

Sold Aug 24

£296k

17 mo+20.2%*

Gross 26.0%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - CF31

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

✓

Selective LicensingNot in effect

✓

Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

No Article 4 directions in this LPA. Selective/additional licensing not yet verified.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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