Key indicators for buyers
The CF36 market looks favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-38.4%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 6.8x in 2022 to 6.0x today. Rising rents (£731/mo, +7.3%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Bridgend area
A home in Bridgend costs 6.0x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 6.8x in 2022.
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Bridgend area
Average monthly rent in Bridgend is £731, up 7.3% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Bridgend price of £222,917 with a 25% deposit (£56k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £880 per month.
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses CF36 avg. price with Bridgend rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£880) are £149 more than renting (£731). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £56k — it would take around 12 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
72, WEST ROAD, NOTTAGE CF36 3SF | Semi-detached | £268,000 | 15 Jan 2026 |
56, WEST ROAD, NOTTAGE CF36 3SN | Semi-detached | £360,000 | 14 Jan 2026 |
27, WESTBOURNE PLACE CF36 3EH | Terraced | £170,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
12A, WELLFIELD AVENUE CF36 5TP | Semi-detached | £154,500 | 6 Jan 2026 |
40, SUFFOLK PLACE CF36 3EB | Terraced | £125,000 | 6 Jan 2026 |
5, MACKWORTH ROAD CF36 5BP | Semi-detached | £260,000 | 5 Jan 2026 |
29, BEACH ROAD CF36 5NH | Detached |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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The average property in CF36 sold for £222,917 in 2026, with a median of £215,000 across 6 transactions. Prices fell 38.4% compared to the previous year.
| £610,000 |
| 19 Dec 2025 |
60A, NEW ROAD CF36 5DG | Flat/Maisonette | £86,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
ELDER COTTAGE, LOUGHER ROW, NOTTAGE CF36 3TA | Detached | £250,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
30, ESPLANADE HOUSE, ESPLANADE CF36 3YE | Flat/Maisonette | £215,000 | 18 Dec 2025 |
1, HEOL Y GRAIG CF36 5PB | Detached | £280,000 | 17 Dec 2025 |
11, DAVIES AVENUE CF36 3NW | Detached | £440,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
35A, WEST DRIVE CF36 3HS | Flat/Maisonette | £360,000 | 16 Dec 2025 |
36, CLOS Y MAMETZ CF36 5DJ | Terraced | £350,000 | 15 Dec 2025 |
24, LALESTON CLOSE, NOTTAGE CF36 3HW | Semi-detached | £250,000 | 15 Dec 2025 |
12, OAKTREE DRIVE, NEWTON CF36 5BQ | Semi-detached | £285,000 | 15 Dec 2025 |
FLAT 16, GRIFFIN PARK COURT, GLAN ROAD CF36 5DF | Flat/Maisonette | £155,000 | 15 Dec 2025 |
6, HAZELWELL ROAD CF36 3PS | Semi-detached | £350,000 | 15 Dec 2025 |
33, ESPLANADE AVENUE CF36 3YS | Terraced | £450,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
30, LIME TREE WAY CF36 5AU | Detached | £330,000 | 12 Dec 2025 |
The most recent recorded sale in CF36 was a semi-detached property on West Road for £268,000 in January 2026. Across the last 20 sales, the median price was £280,000.