Brackla is a sizeable parish and suburb of Bridgend in Wales, lying just to the north‑east of the town centre. Originally agricultural land with roots in the old parish system, it expanded through 20th‑century housing developments and now combines mainly residential streets with pockets of green space and local shops.
The area is notable for its mix of community facilities - schools, sports pitches and community centres - and a nearby industrial and retail presence that helps drive the local economy. Good road links, including easy access to the M4, make it popular with commuters, while active local groups and regular events give it a strong social identity within the wider Bridgend area.
Postcode districts covering Brackla
Most populated places nearby
- Cardiff 16.2 miles
- Swansea 18.7 miles
- Tonypandy 8.4 miles
- Barry 14.8 miles
- Bridgend 0.5 miles
- Cwmbran Central 24.5 miles
- Cwmbrân 24.5 miles
- Neath 15.6 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 18.1 miles
- Coity Higher 1 mile
- Briton Ferry 14 miles
- Ebbw Vale 23.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brackla West Ward 0.1 miles
- Brackla West Central Ward 0.2 miles
- Brackla East Central Ward 0.3 miles
- Bridgend Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Coity Higher Parish 1 mile
- Brackla East and Coychurch Lower Ward 1 mile
- Coychurch Lower Parish 1.1 miles
- Oldcastle Ward 1.2 miles
- Bridgend Central Ward 1.3 miles
- Cefn-glas Ward 1.8 miles
- Pen-y-fai Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Corntown Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in Brackla
CF31 2QS, CF31 2QB, CF31 2JP, CF31 2BG, CF31 2JT, CF31 2DF, CF31 2LN, CF31 2JN, CF31 2HS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 12.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 37.1 miles
- Bridgend Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Wildmill Railway Station 1.2 miles
Hotels near Brackla Ad
- The Coed-Y-Mwstwr Hotel 4 1.4 miles
- Days Inn by Wyndham Bridgend Cardiff M4 2.5 2.3 miles
- Cae Court Hotel 1.1 miles
- Premier Inn Bridgend Central 3 1.6 miles
- The Great House Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Best Western Premier Heronston Hotel & Spa 4 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn Bridgend 3 2.7 miles
- Court Colman Manor 3 2.6 miles
- The Bear, Cowbridge 4 5.6 miles
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel 5 8 miles
Schools in Brackla
- Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School Secondary
- Archdeacon John Lewis C in W Primary
- Brackla Primary School Primary
- Tremains Primary School Primary
- Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Ogwr Primary
Local points of interest
- Ogmore Forest Forest 6.1 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 6.5 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 7 miles
- Hensol Castle Estate 8.2 miles
- Sardis Road Stadium 11 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 11.9 miles
- Afan Lido Stadium 12.1 miles
- St Fagans: National History Museum Museum 12.2 miles
- Barry Harbour Harbour 14.2 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 14.8 miles
- Cardiff International Sports Stadium Stadium 15.4 miles
- Cardiff City Stadium 15.5 miles