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Beddau vs Cowbridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Property 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 Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Cowbridge at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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

MetricBeddauCowbridge
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorBeddauCowbridge
Population7,3563,649
Median AgeN/A45.1
Median Household Income£28,335£32,675
Employment RateN/A55.8%
Owner OccupiedN/A71.9%
Degree-Level QualifiedN/A37.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Beddau and Cowbridge?
Beddau and Cowbridge are approximately 7.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Beddau or Cowbridge?
Beddau is cheaper, with an average house price of £205,402.
Is Beddau or Cowbridge safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Beddau or Cowbridge?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Beddau or Cowbridge?
Beddau has faster average broadband at 450.2 Mbps.

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