Bridgend vs Llanharry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bridgend offers lower property prices by roughly 3%.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
Llanharry
£259,642
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
Llanharry
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
Llanharry
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
Llanharry
427.2
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
Llanharry
71
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
Llanharry
£30,770
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Bridgend is £251,125, which is 3% less than Llanharry at £259,642. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in Llanharry it is a flat at £62,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 130% pricier in Bridgend (£143,871 vs £62,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Bridgend and Llanharry 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 Llanharry. Bridgend has 0 schools and Llanharry has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
Llanharry School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | Llanharry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llanharry offers faster average downloads at 427.2 Mbps, compared to 426.7 Mbps in Bridgend. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 94.8% in Llanharry. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 82.4% in Llanharry.
Llanharry is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (427 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llanharry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Bridgend. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,155 in Llanharry. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llanharry.
Llanharry has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,769.5 in Llanharry and £30,528 in Bridgend. The median age is 44.4 in Bridgend and 42.8 in Llanharry. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bridgend and 54.5% in Llanharry. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Bridgend versus 66.8% in Llanharry.
| Indicator | Bridgend | Llanharry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 3,747 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 42.8 |
| Median Household Income | £30,528 | £30,769.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 35.8% |
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