Market outlook for CF36
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.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
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.
Rental trends
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.
Monthly mortgage
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.
Rent vs buy snapshot
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.
Recent sales
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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