Bridgend vs Maesteg
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Maesteg wins on house prices with a 63% gap. Bridgend has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
Maesteg
£153,793
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
Maesteg
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
Maesteg
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
Maesteg
446.5
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
Maesteg
69.6
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
Maesteg
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £153,793, Maesteg undercuts Bridgend (£251,125) by around 63% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in Maesteg it is a flat at £102,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Bridgend (£223,059 vs £158,643).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Bridgend experience less crime overall, with a rate of 70.7 per 1,000 versus 70.7 per 1,000 in Maesteg. The most common crime category in Bridgend is violent-crime, while in Maesteg 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 Maesteg. Bridgend has 0 schools and Maesteg has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
Maesteg School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Maesteg averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Bridgend's 426.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 94% in Maesteg. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 87.9% in Maesteg.
Maesteg is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (447 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bridgend, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.6 (band C) in Maesteg. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,199 in Maesteg. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Maesteg.
Bridgend has more energy-efficient housing — 61.7% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,528 in Bridgend and £30,528 in Maesteg. The median age is 44.4 in Bridgend and 44.4 in Maesteg. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bridgend and 53.6% in Maesteg. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Bridgend versus 70.5% in Maesteg. Bridgend has a population of 51,751 and Maesteg has 18,342.
| Indicator | Bridgend | Maesteg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 18,342 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,528 | £30,528 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 30% |
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