Bedwas vs Llantrisant
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llantrisant offers lower property prices by roughly 14%.
Avg House Price
Bedwas
£292,309
Llantrisant
£257,396
Crime Rate
Bedwas
85.1
Llantrisant
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedwas
N/A
Llantrisant
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bedwas
446.7
Llantrisant
427.2
EPC Rating
Bedwas
71.5
Llantrisant
71
Median Income
Bedwas
£29,441
Llantrisant
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llantrisant is £257,396, which is 14% less than Bedwas at £292,309. The most affordable entry point in Bedwas is a flat at £89,000, while in Llantrisant it is a flat at £150,833.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Llantrisant (£150,833 vs £89,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bedwas and Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. Bedwas has 0 schools and Llantrisant has 0 schools.
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bedwas | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bedwas offers faster average downloads at 446.7 Mbps, compared to 427.2 Mbps in Llantrisant. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bedwas and 94.8% in Llantrisant. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Bedwas and 82.4% in Llantrisant.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (447 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bedwas are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Llantrisant. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bedwas and £1,155 in Llantrisant. 64.2% of homes in Bedwas have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llantrisant.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llantrisant and £29,441.3 in Bedwas. The median age is 41.3 in Bedwas and 42.8 in Llantrisant. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bedwas and 54.5% in Llantrisant. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Bedwas versus 66.8% in Llantrisant.
| Indicator | Bedwas | Llantrisant |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,463 | 4,196 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £30,769.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 35.8% |
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