Town comparison
Bridgend vs Church Village
Which is better to live in? 11.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Bridgend is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
Church Village
£260,280
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
Church Village
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
Church Village
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
Church Village
450.2
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
Church Village
69.9
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
Church Village
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £251,125, Bridgend undercuts Church Village (£260,280) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in Church Village it is a flat at £131,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Church Village (£253,729 vs £223,059).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bridgend and Church Village 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 Bridgend and Church Village. Bridgend has 0 schools and Church Village has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
Church Village School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Church Village averages 450.2 Mbps – ahead of Bridgend's 426.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 98.1% in Church Village. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 87.3% in Church Village.
Church Village is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (450 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Church Village leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.9 (C), while Bridgend averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,208 in Church Village. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Church Village.
Bridgend 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 Bridgend and £28,335 in Church Village.
| Indicator | Bridgend | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 14,162 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £30,528 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | N/A |
Location
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