Baglan vs Maesteg
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Maesteg is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Maesteg has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Maesteg
£153,793
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Maesteg
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Maesteg
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Maesteg
446.5
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Maesteg
69.6
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Maesteg
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Baglan commands an average of £214,568, compared with £153,793 in Maesteg – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Maesteg it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Baglan (£151,000 vs £117,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesMaesteg has a crime rate of 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Baglan at 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baglan is violent-crime, while in Maesteg 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 Maesteg. Baglan has 0 schools and Maesteg has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Maesteg School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.5 Mbps in Maesteg and 344.8 Mbps in Baglan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 94% in Maesteg. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 87.9% in Maesteg.
Maesteg is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (447 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Baglan leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.6 (C), while Maesteg averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,199 in Maesteg. 59.6% of homes in Baglan have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Maesteg.
Maesteg has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,528 in Maesteg and £29,607.3 in Baglan. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 44.4 in Maesteg. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 70.5% in Maesteg. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 53.6% in Maesteg.
| Indicator | Baglan | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 18,342 |
| 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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