Town comparison
Beddau vs Bridgend
Which is better to live in? 9.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Beddau is about 18% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Bridgend
£251,125
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Bridgend
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Bridgend
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Bridgend
426.7
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Bridgend
69.6
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Bridgend
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Beddau is £205,402, which is 18% less than Bridgend at £251,125. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Bridgend it is a flat at £143,871.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Bridgend (£143,871 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Bridgend 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 Bridgend. Beddau has 0 schools and Bridgend has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Beddau offers faster average downloads at 450.2 Mbps, compared to 426.7 Mbps in Bridgend. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 97.5% in Bridgend. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 80.8% in Bridgend.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (450 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Beddau are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.9 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Bridgend. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £1,199 in Bridgend. 56.5% of homes in Beddau 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 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,528 in Bridgend and £28,335 in Beddau.
| Indicator | Beddau | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 51,751 |
| Median Age | N/A | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £30,528 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 30% |
Location
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