Bridgend

Bridgend is a county in Wales. Browse the 85 places below.

Bridgend is a county borough in south Wales, positioned between Cardiff and Swansea and stretching from the Bristol Channel coast inland towards the valleys. The area benefits from a varied landscape, with sandy beaches and coastal plains in the south giving way to rolling countryside and upland areas further north. This mix of coast and countryside has long shaped how communities developed and how the area functions today.

The county borough includes the town of Bridgend itself alongside settlements such as Porthcawl, Maesteg and Pencoed. Bridgend has grown as a local centre for services, education and transport, while Porthcawl has a strong seaside character linked to tourism and leisure. Inland towns and villages retain closer ties to traditional industry and rural life, creating a varied but connected pattern of settlements across the area.

Bridgend is supported by good transport links and access to green space, making it a practical place to live and work. Coastal paths, parks and nearby hills offer opportunities for walking and outdoor activity throughout the year. Taken together, the area offers a balanced combination of coastal living, working towns and accessible countryside, giving Bridgend a steady and adaptable character within south Wales.

Bridgend is served by 1 postcode area. Each area contains multiple postcode districts covering different parts of the county.