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Bridgend, United Kingdom
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Bridgend is a mid-size city in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 49,597. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 49,597 |
| Population Density | 471 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.5058°, -3.5772° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,993 |
| Median Age | 43.3 years |
About Bridgend
Bridgend is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 49,597. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Bridgend vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Bridgend vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,993 |
| 37% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,993 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $904 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.2% |
| 44% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,513 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $264,598 |
| 6% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,175 |
| 1% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 70.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Housing Units | 19,839 |
Property Tax
Climate in Bridgend
Bridgend has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 105.3 sq mi (272.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.5058°N, 3.5772°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 119 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Bridgend has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and May the driest (3.0").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 46.3% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Total Area | 105.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 2.5% |
| Work from Home | 22.5% |
Schools in Bridgend
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Brynteg | - | - | - | - |
| Bryntirion Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Llangewydd Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Bryntirion Infants School | - | - | - | - |
| Heronsbridge School | - | - | - | - |
| Oldcastle Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Brackla Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maes yr Haul Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Penybont Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr | - | - | - | - |
| Cefn Glas Infant School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bridgend
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Easy 50s | - | MP3 | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mechanical Music Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Bridgend
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdulais Falls Visitor Centre | ||||
| Afan Forest Mining museum | ||||
| Birthplace of Joseph Parry | ||||
| Cefn Coed Colliery Museum | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Cowbridge & District Museum | ||||
| Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery | ||||
| Nash Point Fog Horn | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Porthcawl Museum | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| South Wales Aviation Musuem |
Libraries in Bridgend
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdare Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Baglan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Briton Ferry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cwmafan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glynneath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hirwaun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Heath Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Merthyr Tydfil Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Neath Port Talbot Library and Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porthcawl Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Resolven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhoose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Athan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Taibach Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bridgend
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Neath Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market |
Hotels in Bridgend
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bridgend
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bridgend
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bridgend
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bridgend
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bridgend
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bridgend
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bridgend
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bridgend
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bridgend
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bridgend
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bridgend
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bridgend
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bridgend
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bridgend
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bridgend
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pembrey West Wales Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| Shobdon Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bridgend
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bryntirion Post Office | |
| Bryntirion Post Office | |
| Cefn Glas Post Office | |
| Dunraven Place Post Office | |
| Pendre Newsagents UK ltd |
Treatment Centers in Bridgend
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bridgend
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bridgend Gospel Hall | |
| Bridgend Quaker Meeting House | |
| Bridgend United Church | |
| Christadelphian Hall | |
| Compassion Church | |
| Emanuel Pentecostal Church | |
| Freeschool Court Evangelical Church | |
| Grace Church | |
| Hope Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Ruhamah Baptist Chapel | |
| St Illtyds Church | |
| St Mary's Church Nolton | |
| Tabernacle Church | |
| The Vine Christian Centre |
Explore Near Bridgend
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Bridgend
80 places within 15 km
- • Bodvoc's Stone
- • Cairn
- • Carn-yr-hyrddod
- • Enclosure
- • Enclosure
- + 15 more
- • Coney Beach
- • Dunraven Bay
- • Fish Bench Bay
- • Hardy’s Bay
- • Kenfig Sands
- + 6 more
- • Boverton Castle
- • Candleston Castle
- • Coity Castle
- • Hensol Castle
- • Kenfig Castle
- + 2 more
- • Llandyfodwg Caves (Dimbath ?)
- • Nolton Art Gallery
- • Brackla Hill
- • Braich-Yr-Hydd
- • Bryn Maesteg
- • Foel Gwilym Hywel
- • Garn Wen
- + 16 more
- • Abbey
- • Cefn Cribwr Ironworks
- • Dunraven Park
- • Graig Fawr 'Chain Home Low' Radar Station (WWII)
- • Hen Eglwys
- + 7 more
- • Bittern Hide
- • Garth Hill
- • Hide
- • Hide 1
- • Hide 2
- + 2 more
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What is the population of Bridgend?
Bridgend has a population of 49,597 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 105.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
Is Bridgend expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,993, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $264,598 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Bridgend?
Bridgend has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Bridgend?
The unemployment rate in Bridgend is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $904. There are 4,513 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Bridgend?
The median home value in Bridgend is $264,598. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,175. The homeownership rate is 70.7%.
How are the schools in Bridgend?
30.0% of adults in Bridgend hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 46.3% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Bridgend?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgend is 2% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 97.9% of residents speak only English at home. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 7.6% of residents have a disability.