Authority → Bridgend

Bridgend Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Bridgend in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

145,800

Population

9.6%

Unqualified

3.1%

Unemployment

£29,895

Salary

£205,282

Property

Quick answer: Bridgend is a local authority in Wales. The population of Bridgend is 145,800. The population per square mile of Bridgend is 1,535. The average salary in Bridgend is £29,895 per year. The average property price in Bridgend is £205,282.


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Bridgend Demographics


The population of Bridgend is 145,800. The population per square mile of Bridgend is 1,535. The population has decreased by 1,700 in the past year. The population has increased by 18,900 since 1981.


There are more females in Bridgend. They account for 50.5% of the population.


Bridgend Employment


74.0% of the people in Bridgend are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Bridgend is 3.1%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Bridgend Student Population


The student population of Bridgend is 4,500. Students account for 20.7% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


83.4% of the people in Bridgend have an NVQ1 qualification. 73.7% have an NVQ2 qualification. 55.5% have an NVQ3 qualification. 38.9% have an NVQ4 qualification.


9.6% of the people in Bridgend have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Bridgend Economy


There are 4,120 businesses in Bridgend. 88.3% are micro businesses. 9.8% are small businesses. 1.7% are medium businesses. 0.2% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Bridgend are manufacturing businesses.


Bridgend Salary


The average salary in Bridgend is £29,895 per year. Males earn 19.5% more.


Salaries in Bridgend are 10.45% less than the national average of £33,384.


Bridgend Property


The average property price in Bridgend is £205,282. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Bridgend: £335,911 for detached houses. £210,351 for semi-detached houses. £168,035 for terrace houses. £106,831 for flats.