About Bridgend | Bridgend Information | Bridgend Associations

The settlement of Bridgend dates back to Roman times, but there are several prehistoric burial mounds that have been discovered in the area that are thought to be even older. Originally named after a bridge spanning the River Ogmore, Prior to the 1960's there was occasional flooding, however the construction of a flood barrier has since solved this issue. Roughly equidistant between the cities of Swansea and Cardiff, Bridgend is a part of Glamorgan. Since the1980's it expanded rapidly and now has a population of roughly 40,000.

Bridgend is well served by transport links. It is close to Cardiff Airport and is served by a frequent railway services to London Paddington and Cardiff, making a Bridgend Property an ideal choice if you are looking to commute.

Recently, the town has recieved large scale inward investment. Consequently, Bridgend is now home to a designer outlet shopping centre, the McArthur Glen.

On these pages you can view Bridgend Property for sale and find out more about life in Oldham and its surrounding borough, it’s history, educational facilities, associations and organizations to ensure that your search for a Bridgend property is both well informed and fruitful.

Famous People From Bridgend

Ruth Jones - Actress
David Emanuel - fashion designer and designer of Princess Diana’s Wedding Dress
Jonathan Brown – Footballer
Gavin Henson - Rugby player
Helen Tucker - World Triathlon Champion in 2008
Steve Brace - Olympic Athlete
Downtown Julie Brown -Actress
Huw Edwards - BBC newsreader
Gareth Llewellyn - Rugby player
Howard Marks - Author
Nicole Cooke - Cyclist
Andrew Murphy - Rocket scientist
Marc Jenkins - Olympic Triathlete
Bullet for My Valentine - Band
Paul Burston – Author
Funeral for a Friend - Band
Carwyn Jones - Senior Welsh politician
Sean McCarthy - Footballer