CF34 Maesteg in Wales has delivered a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.2% for capital values, with rental yields expanding at 5.5% annually over the same period. The district scores 51.1 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally, and sits at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification. Population growth has been minimal at 0.4% over five years, suggesting limited demographic momentum driving demand. These metrics indicate a market with moderate appreciation and rental growth relative to the broader UK landscape, though population stagnation presents a constraint on long-term demand expansion typical of early-stage gentrification areas.
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- 1Property prices up 3.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Maesteg · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Maesteg (CF34) common questions
Is Maesteg up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Maesteg (CF34) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 48% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Maesteg safe?
Maesteg has a safety score of 45/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Maesteg?
The average property price in Maesteg (CF34) is £208k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Maesteg?
The median monthly rent in Maesteg (CF34) is £729 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Maesteg?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Neath (SA10), Aberdare (CF44), Treorchy (CF42), Pentre (CF41), Port Talbot (SA13). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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