Beddau vs Cowbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Beddau wins on house prices with a 61% gap.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Cowbridge
£526,862
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Cowbridge
63.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Cowbridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Cowbridge
213.1
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Cowbridge
70.7
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Cowbridge
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Cowbridge commands an average of £526,862, compared with £205,402 in Beddau – a difference of 61%. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Cowbridge it is a terraced at £372,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 86% pricier in Cowbridge (£441,833 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beddau prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Cowbridge 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 Cowbridge. Beddau has 0 schools and Cowbridge has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Cowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Cowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 213.1 Mbps in Cowbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 91.9% in Cowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 32.8% in Cowbridge.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 111% on average download speed (450 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cowbridge, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Beddau. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £1,270 in Cowbridge. 56.5% of homes in Beddau have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Cowbridge.
Cowbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Cowbridge and £28,335 in Beddau. Beddau has a population of 7,356 and Cowbridge has 3,649.
| Indicator | Beddau | Cowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 3,649 |
| Median Age | N/A | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 37.3% |
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