Beddau vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ferndale offers lower property prices by roughly 100%.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ferndale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £102,662 versus £205,402 in Beddau. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 88% pricier in Beddau (£173,400 vs £92,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Ferndale 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 Ferndale. Beddau has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Beddau enjoy 450.2 Mbps on average, while Ferndale lags behind at 107.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 318% on average download speed (450 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Beddau is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Ferndale's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £1,208 in Ferndale. 56.5% of homes in Beddau have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Beddau has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Beddau has a population of 7,356 while Ferndale has 4,301. Median household income is £28,335 in Beddau and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Beddau | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | N/A |
Location
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