Town comparison
Beddau vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? 8.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Mountain Ash is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 77% lower.
Avg House Price
Beddau
£205,402
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Beddau
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beddau
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Beddau
450.2
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Beddau
69.9
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Beddau
£28,335
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Beddau commands an average of £205,402, compared with £115,858 in Mountain Ash – a difference of 77%. The most affordable entry point in Beddau is a flat at £61,500, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Beddau (£173,400 vs £105,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Mountain Ash prices grew faster — 55% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Beddau and Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash. Beddau has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Beddau | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| 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 335.6 Mbps in Mountain Ash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Beddau and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Beddau and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Beddau is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (450 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Beddau, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Mountain Ash. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Beddau and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 56.5% of homes in Beddau have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
Beddau has more energy-efficient housing — 56.5% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,335 in Beddau and £28,335 in Mountain Ash. Beddau has a population of 7,356 and Mountain Ash has 13,002.
| Indicator | Beddau | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,356 | 13,002 |
| 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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