About Brackla

Brackla is a small village located in the county of Bridgend, within the historic region of Glamorgan in south Wales. Situated just off the A48 road, it lies to the west of the town of Bridgend and is part of the wider community of Llanharan. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of modern and older housing developments. The village is close to the M4 motorway, providing convenient access to Cardiff and other major towns in the region. Brackla is within the CF31 postcode area, which covers parts of the eastern Bridgend county. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and open countryside, typical of the Welsh valleys. There are local amenities including a primary school, a community centre, and several shops serving the daily needs of residents. The village maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, with regular local events and activities.

School Ratings in Brackla

Families in Brackla have access to 41 local schools.

House Prices in Brackla

Homes sell for an average of £217K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £187K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brackla

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Brackla, with 44 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Brackla

Brackla benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,646 sales

Average Price £217K
£100 — £6.9M
Detached £289K 2,002
Semi £187K 2,721
Terraced £150K 1,442
Flat £116K 292

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

Tremains Primary 0.3 miles Archdeacon John Lewis 0.4 miles Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School 0.4 miles Brackla Primary School 0.7 miles Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr 1 miles Coychurch (Llangrallo) Primary School 1 miles Penybont Primary School 1.1 miles Heronsbridge School 1.1 miles Oldcastle Primary School 1.2 miles Brynteg Comprehensive School 1.3 miles St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.6 miles Coety Primary School 1.7 miles

Crime in Brackla 349 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Brackla is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

152 Violence & Sexual Offences
44 Public Order
36 Anti-Social Behaviour
31 Criminal Damage & Arson
27 Shoplifting
13 Drugs
13 Other Theft
10 Vehicle Crime
8 Burglary
8 Other Crime
2 Bicycle Theft
2 Robbery
2 Theft from Person
1 Weapons
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Bridgend Train Station 1.1 miles
Wildmill Train Station 1.7 miles
Pencoed Train Station 2.5 miles
Tondu Train Station 3.6 miles
Llanharan Train Station 5.2 miles
Pyle Train Station 6.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Coychurch 0.6 miles Tremains 0.6 miles Shelf 0.9 miles Heronston 0.9 miles Waterton 0.9 miles Newcastle 1.2 miles Colychurch 1.2 miles Byeastwood 1.2 miles Coity 1.2 miles Bridgend/Pen-y-Bont ar-ogwr 1.4 miles Treoes 1.4 miles Whiterock 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Bridgend
Ward Bridgend Central
Constituency Bridgend
Parish Bridgend

Streets in CF31 30 shown View all streets

A4061 2 A473 1 Acland Road 1 Acorn Walk 1 Adare Street 3 Ael-y-Bryn 1 All Saints Way 1 Angel Street 4 Angelton Green 1 Anglia Close 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashbrook 2 Austin Avenue 2 Australian Terrace 1 Badgers Brook 1 Badgers Mead 1 Banc Gelli Las 1 Barnes Avenue 2 Beddgelert Field 1 Beechwood Avenue 2 Bennett Street 2 Big Hollow 1 Bishopswood 1 Blaen Y Cwm 1 Blaen Y Ddol 1 Bowham Avenue 2 Bracken Way 1 Brackla Street 3 Brackla Way 5 Bradfield Avenue 1

Postcodes in CF31 50 shown View all postcodes

CF31 1AB CF31 1AF CF31 1AG CF31 1AH CF31 1BB CF31 1BD CF31 1BE CF31 1BL CF31 1BN CF31 1BW CF31 1BX CF31 1BZ CF31 1DB CF31 1DD CF31 1DE CF31 1DF CF31 1DL CF31 1DN CF31 1DP CF31 1DQ CF31 1DU CF31 1DW CF31 1EA CF31 1EB CF31 1ED CF31 1EF CF31 1EH CF31 1EJ CF31 1EN CF31 1EQ CF31 1ET CF31 1EX CF31 1GW CF31 1HA CF31 1HB CF31 1HD CF31 1HE CF31 1HF CF31 1HG CF31 1HH CF31 1HJ CF31 1HL CF31 1HP CF31 1HQ CF31 1HR CF31 1HU CF31 1HW CF31 1HX CF31 1HZ CF31 1JB