Bridgend vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ferndale offers lower property prices by roughly 145%.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Ferndale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £102,662 versus £251,125 in Bridgend. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 107% pricier in Bridgend (£223,059 vs £107,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bridgend 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 Bridgend and Ferndale. Bridgend has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bridgend enjoy 426.7 Mbps on average, while Ferndale lags behind at 107.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Bridgend is the faster of the two by 297% on average download speed (427 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ferndale is band C (score 69.9), ahead of Bridgend's band C (score 69.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,208 in Ferndale. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Bridgend has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bridgend has a population of 51,751 while Ferndale has 4,301. Median household income is £30,528 in Bridgend and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Bridgend | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 4,301 |
| 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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