Area guide · Bridgend

Living in Maesteg

A snapshot of life in Maesteg, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Maesteg is a town in Bridgend, Wales with a population of 18,342. The average house price is £153,793 and the overall crime rate is 70.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Maesteg ranks

Affordability
#18 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#56 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

18,342

Avg House Price

£153,793

Crime Rate

70.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

447 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,528

Median Age

44.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Maesteg's detached homes (£303,574) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£102,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Maesteg prices have risen 42% over the last 9 years (£108,015 → £153,793).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£303,574	£256,000	27
Semi-Detached	£158,643	£165,000	73
Terraced	£117,318	£115,000	140
Flat	£102,000	£102,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Maesteg is 70.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Maesteg: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Maesteg averages 447 Mbps — 347% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Maesteg homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.6
% Rated C or Above	61.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,199

Demographics & Economy

Population	18,342
Median Age	44.4
Median Household Income	£30,528
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	70.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	30%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Maesteg?

The average house price in Maesteg is £153,793 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Maesteg?

The most affordable entry point in Maesteg is a flat, with an average price of £102,000.

Is Maesteg a safe place to live?

Maesteg has a recorded crime rate of 70.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Maesteg?

Average broadband download speeds in Maesteg are around 447 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94% of premises.

How big is Maesteg?

Maesteg is a settlement in Bridgend with a population of approximately 18,342.

Most compared with

How does Maesteg stack up against its neighbours?

Abercynon

Maesteg

House price: £161,702 · £153,793
Crime rate: N/A · 70.7
Distance: 14.0 mi

Aberdare

Maesteg

House price: £172,897 · £153,793
Crime rate: N/A · 70.7
Distance: 11.2 mi

Baglan

Maesteg

House price: £214,568 · £153,793
Crime rate: 78.4 · 70.7
Distance: 7.0 mi

Beddau

Maesteg

House price: £205,402 · £153,793
Crime rate: N/A · 70.7
Distance: 13.5 mi

Bridgend

Maesteg

House price: £251,125 · £153,793
Crime rate: 70.7 · 70.7
Distance: 8.1 mi

Church Village

Maesteg

House price: £260,280 · £153,793
Crime rate: N/A · 70.7
Distance: 14.6 mi

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