Bedwas vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ferndale wins on house prices with a 185% gap.
Avg House Price
Bedwas
£292,309
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Bedwas
85.1
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedwas
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bedwas
446.7
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Bedwas
71.5
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Bedwas
£29,441
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Bedwas commands an average of £292,309, compared with £102,662 in Ferndale – a difference of 185%. The most affordable entry point in Bedwas is a flat at £89,000, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 171% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £92,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 65%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bedwas 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 Bedwas and Ferndale. Bedwas has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bedwas | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Bedwas and 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bedwas and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Bedwas and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 315% on average download speed (447 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bedwas, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 69.9 (band C) in Ferndale. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bedwas and £1,208 in Ferndale. 64.2% of homes in Bedwas have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,441.3 in Bedwas and £28,335 in Ferndale. Bedwas has a population of 6,463 and Ferndale has 4,301.
| Indicator | Bedwas | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,463 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | N/A |
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