Bedwas vs Mountain Ash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Mountain Ash is about 152% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Bedwas
£292,309
Mountain Ash
£115,858
Crime Rate
Bedwas
85.1
Mountain Ash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedwas
N/A
Mountain Ash
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bedwas
446.7
Mountain Ash
335.6
EPC Rating
Bedwas
71.5
Mountain Ash
69.9
Median Income
Bedwas
£29,441
Mountain Ash
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Mountain Ash more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £115,858 versus £292,309 in Bedwas. The most affordable entry point in Bedwas is a flat at £89,000, while in Mountain Ash it is a flat at £57,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 137% pricier in Bedwas (£250,444 vs £105,803).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 55%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bedwas 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 Bedwas and Mountain Ash. Bedwas has 0 schools and Mountain Ash has 0 schools.
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
Mountain Ash School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bedwas | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedwas enjoy 446.7 Mbps on average, while Mountain Ash lags behind at 335.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bedwas and 98% in Mountain Ash. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Bedwas and 61.1% in Mountain Ash.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (447 vs 336 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bedwas is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Mountain Ash's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bedwas and £1,208 in Mountain Ash. 64.2% of homes in Bedwas have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Mountain Ash.
Bedwas has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedwas has a population of 6,463 while Mountain Ash has 13,002. Median household income is £29,441.3 in Bedwas and £28,335 in Mountain Ash.
| Indicator | Bedwas | Mountain Ash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,463 | 13,002 |
| 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 |
Location
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