Beddau vs Blackwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Beddau wins on house prices with a 9% gap.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Blackwood
£226,037
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Blackwood
84.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Blackwood
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Blackwood
394.9
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Blackwood
70.8
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Blackwood
£28,449
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Blackwood commands an average of £226,037, compared with £205,402 in Beddau – a difference of 9%. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Blackwood it is a terraced at £164,406.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 13% pricier in Blackwood (£219,361 vs £189,999).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Blackwood 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 Blackwood. Beddau has 0 schools and Blackwood has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.2 Mbps in Beddau and 394.9 Mbps in Blackwood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 96.5% in Blackwood. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 75.2% in Blackwood.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (450 vs 395 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Blackwood, scoring 70.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Beddau. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £1,199 in Blackwood. 56.5% of homes in Beddau have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Blackwood.
Blackwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,449 in Blackwood and £28,335 in Beddau. Beddau has a population of 7,356 and Blackwood has 12,621.
| Indicator | Beddau | Blackwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 12,621 |
| Median Age | N/A | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,449 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 25.3% |
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