Baglan vs Bridgend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Baglan offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Bridgend has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Bridgend
£251,125
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Bridgend
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Bridgend
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Bridgend
426.7
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Bridgend
69.6
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Bridgend
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Baglan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £214,568 versus £251,125 in Bridgend. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Bridgend it is a flat at £143,871.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Bridgend (£361,549 vs £266,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bridgend (70.7 per 1,000) compared to Baglan (78.4 per 1,000), a 11% difference. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Bridgend it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Baglan and Bridgend. Baglan has 0 schools and Bridgend has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgend enjoy 426.7 Mbps on average, while Baglan lags behind at 344.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 97.5% in Bridgend. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 80.8% in Bridgend.
Bridgend is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (427 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Baglan is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Bridgend's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,199 in Bridgend. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Bridgend.
Bridgend has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Baglan has a population of 10,516 while Bridgend has 51,751. Median household income is £30,528 in Bridgend and £29,607.3 in Baglan. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 44.4 in Bridgend. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 53.6% in Bridgend.
| Indicator | Baglan | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 51,751 |
| Median Age | 47 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £30,528 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 30% |
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