Beddau vs Maesteg
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Maesteg wins on house prices with a 34% gap.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Maesteg
£153,793
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Maesteg
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Maesteg
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Maesteg
446.5
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Maesteg
69.6
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Maesteg
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £153,793, Maesteg undercuts Beddau (£205,402) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Maesteg it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Beddau (£173,400 vs £117,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Maesteg prices grew faster — 42% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Maesteg 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 Maesteg. Beddau has 0 schools and Maesteg has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Maesteg School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beddau averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Maesteg's 446.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 94% in Maesteg. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 87.9% in Maesteg.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (450 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Beddau leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Maesteg averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £1,199 in Maesteg. 56.5% of homes in Beddau have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Maesteg.
Maesteg 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 Maesteg and £28,335 in Beddau.
| Indicator | Beddau | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 18,342 |
| 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% |
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