About Castle-upon-Alun

Castle-upon-Alun is a small settlement located in the Vale of Glamorgan, within the historic county of Glamorgan in south Wales. Situated near the River Alun, the village is part of the wider rural landscape of the region, with open fields and farmland surrounding the area. The name suggests a historical connection to a castle, though no remains of a castle are visible today. The village is within the CF32 postcode area, which covers parts of the northern Vale of Glamorgan. It is a quiet community with a mix of residential properties and agricultural land, reflecting the character of the local countryside. The area is accessible by road, with nearby towns providing essential services and amenities. The village has a long-standing presence in the region, with records indicating settlement dating back several centuries.

School Ratings in Castle-upon-Alun

Families in Castle-upon-Alun have access to 28 local schools.

House Prices in Castle-upon-Alun

Homes sell for an average of £170K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £108K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Castle-upon-Alun

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Public order is the leading concern across Castle-upon-Alun, with 13 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Castle-upon-Alun

Castle-upon-Alun 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 4,101 sales

Average Price £170K
£101 — £1.4M
Detached £353K 700
Semi £158K 1,178
Terraced £108K 1,919
Flat £101K 104

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

St Brides C.I.W. Primary School 1.3 miles Wick Marcross C.I.W. Primary School 1.5 miles St David's C.I.W. Primary School 1.8 miles Brynteg Comprehensive School 2.8 miles Heronsbridge School 2.8 miles Oldcastle Primary School 3 miles Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School 3.4 miles Tremains Primary 3.5 miles Brackla Primary School 3.5 miles Maes yr Haul Primary School 3.5 miles Penybont Primary School 3.5 miles Archdeacon John Lewis 3.5 miles

Crime in Castle-upon-Alun 105 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Castle-upon-Alun are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

62 Violence & Sexual Offences
13 Public Order
11 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Anti-Social Behaviour
4 Other Theft
4 Other Crime
3 Shoplifting
2 Drugs
2 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
South Wales St. Bride's Major Visit force website →
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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 3.3 miles
Wildmill Train Station 4.3 miles
Llantwit Major Train Station 4.8 miles
Pencoed Train Station 5.2 miles
Tondu Train Station 6.3 miles
Pyle Train Station 7.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Llampha 0.9 miles St Brides Major 1.2 miles Pitcot 1.2 miles Tre-pit 1.2 miles Wick 1.4 miles Heol-y-mynydd 1.9 miles Corntown 1.9 miles Llandow/Llandw 2 miles Colwinston/Tregolwyn 2 miles Southerndown 2 miles Broughton 2 miles Monkton 2 miles

Local Government

District Bridgend
Ward Pyle, Kenfig Hill and Cefn Cribwr
Constituency Ogmore
Parish Cefn Cribwr

Streets in CF32 30 shown View all streets

A4061 10 A4063 5 A4064 9 A4093 3 A48 4 Aber Road 3 Aberfields View 1 Abergarw Road 2 Adams Avenue 1 Adare Street 2 Albany Road 1 Alexandra Road 2 Alma Terrace 2 Arnant Villas 1 Attlee Street 1 Austin Avenue 1 B4265 1 B4281 1 B4524 3 Bakers Way 2 Bankers Hill 2 Bayliss Road 1 Beach Road 1 Bedford Close 1 Bedford Road 2 Beech Road 3 Bethania Row 1 Betws Road 6 Blackhall Road 4 Blackmill Road 6

Postcodes in CF32 50 shown View all postcodes

CF32 0AA CF32 0AB CF32 0AD CF32 0AE CF32 0AF CF32 0AG CF32 0AH CF32 0AJ CF32 0AL CF32 0AN CF32 0AP CF32 0AQ CF32 0AR CF32 0AS CF32 0AT CF32 0AU CF32 0AW CF32 0AY CF32 0BA CF32 0BB CF32 0BD CF32 0BE CF32 0BG CF32 0BH CF32 0BJ CF32 0BL CF32 0BN CF32 0BP CF32 0BQ CF32 0BS CF32 0BT CF32 0BW CF32 0BX CF32 0BY CF32 0DA CF32 0DB CF32 0DD CF32 0DE CF32 0DH CF32 0DL CF32 0DN CF32 0DP CF32 0DR CF32 0DS CF32 0DT CF32 0DU CF32 0DW CF32 0DY CF32 0EA CF32 0EB