Beddau vs Bedwas
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Beddau wins on house prices with a 30% gap.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Bedwas
£292,309
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Bedwas
85.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Bedwas
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Bedwas
446.7
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Bedwas
71.5
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Bedwas
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £205,402, Beddau undercuts Bedwas (£292,309) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Bedwas it is a flat at £89,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £173,400).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Bedwas at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Beddau and Bedwas. Beddau has 0 schools and Bedwas has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beddau averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Bedwas's 446.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 97.8% in Bedwas. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 85.9% in Bedwas.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (450 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bedwas leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Beddau averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £1,117 in Bedwas. 56.5% of homes in Beddau have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Bedwas.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Bedwas and £28,335 in Beddau.
| Indicator | Beddau | Bedwas |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 6,463 |
| Median Age | N/A | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 32.6% |
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