Town comparison
Beddau vs Cardiff
Which is better to live in? 8.4 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Beddau is about 39% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Cardiff
£334,109
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Cardiff
96.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Cardiff
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Cardiff
483.3
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Cardiff
73.7
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Cardiff
£31,540
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Beddau more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £205,402 versus £334,109 in Cardiff. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Cardiff it is a flat at £173,611.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Cardiff (£173,611 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beddau prices grew faster — 30% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Cardiff 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 Cardiff. Beddau has 0 schools and Cardiff has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cardiff enjoy 483.3 Mbps on average, while Beddau lags behind at 450.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 98.6% in Cardiff. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 95.2% in Cardiff.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (483 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cardiff is band C (score 73.7), ahead of Beddau's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £944 in Cardiff. 56.5% of homes in Beddau have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.5% in Cardiff.
Cardiff has more energy-efficient housing — 73.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Beddau has a population of 7,356 while Cardiff has 347,880. Median household income is £31,540 in Cardiff and £28,335 in Beddau.
| Indicator | Beddau | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 347,880 |
| Median Age | N/A | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £31,540 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 40% |
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