Bridgend vs North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill offers lower property prices by roughly 34%. Bridgend has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
£187,655
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
389.4
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
71.6
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill
£30,649
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill is £187,655, which is 34% less than Bridgend at £251,125. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill it is a flat at £96,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Bridgend (£143,871 vs £96,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill prices grew faster — 51% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Bridgend (70.7 per 1,000) compared to North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill (70.7 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Bridgend is violent-crime, while in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill 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 North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Bridgend has 0 schools and North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bridgend offers faster average downloads at 426.7 Mbps, compared to 389.4 Mbps in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 96.2% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 74.1% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
Bridgend is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (427 vs 389 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Bridgend. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,188 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,649 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill and £30,528 in Bridgend. The median age is 44.4 in Bridgend and 44.5 in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bridgend and 52% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Bridgend versus 68.5% in North Cornelly And Kenfig Hill.
| Indicator | Bridgend | North Cornelly and Kenfig Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 14,075 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,528 | £30,649 |
| Employment Rate | 53.6% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 27.9% |
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