Bridgend vs Cwmavon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cwmavon is about 52% cheaper on average. Cwmavon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
Cwmavon
£164,826
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
Cwmavon
69.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
Cwmavon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
Cwmavon
444.4
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
Cwmavon
73.7
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
Cwmavon
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Cwmavon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £164,826 versus £251,125 in Bridgend. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in Cwmavon it is a flat at £66,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 118% pricier in Bridgend (£143,871 vs £66,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 69.3 offences per 1,000 people, Cwmavon is the safer of the two – 2% lower than Bridgend's 70.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgend is violent-crime, while in Cwmavon it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bridgend and Cwmavon. Bridgend has 0 schools and Cwmavon has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmavon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cwmavon enjoy 444.4 Mbps on average, while Bridgend lags behind at 426.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 98.8% in Cwmavon. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 86.8% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (444 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cwmavon is band C (score 73.7), ahead of Bridgend's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,178 in Cwmavon. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.5% in Cwmavon.
Cwmavon has more energy-efficient housing — 67.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bridgend has a population of 51,751 while Cwmavon has 4,185. Median household income is £30,770 in Cwmavon and £30,528 in Bridgend. The median age is 44.4 in Bridgend and 44.5 in Cwmavon. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bridgend and 50.5% in Cwmavon.
| Indicator | Bridgend | Cwmavon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 4,185 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,528 | £30,770 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 25.8% |
Location
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