Town comparison
Bridgend vs Llantwit Major
Which is better to live in? 7.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Bridgend offers lower property prices by roughly 12%. Llantwit Major has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
Llantwit Major
£283,805
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
Llantwit Major
62.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
Llantwit Major
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
Llantwit Major
461.5
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
Llantwit Major
70.7
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
Llantwit Major
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Bridgend is £251,125, which is 12% less than Llantwit Major at £283,805. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in Llantwit Major it is a flat at £207,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Llantwit Major (£207,333 vs £143,871).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 62.6 offences per 1,000 people, Llantwit Major is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Bridgend's 70.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgend is violent-crime, while in Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major. Bridgend has 0 schools and Llantwit Major has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
Llantwit Major School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llantwit Major offers faster average downloads at 461.5 Mbps, compared to 426.7 Mbps in Bridgend. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 96.5% in Llantwit Major. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 91% in Llantwit Major.
Llantwit Major is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llantwit Major are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Bridgend. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,270 in Llantwit Major. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Llantwit Major.
Llantwit Major has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Llantwit Major and £30,528 in Bridgend. The median age is 44.4 in Bridgend and 45.1 in Llantwit Major. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bridgend and 55.8% in Llantwit Major. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Bridgend versus 71.9% in Llantwit Major.
| Indicator | Bridgend | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 5,348 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,528 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 37.3% |
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