Bridgend vs Rhoose
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bridgend wins on house prices with a 22% gap. Rhoose has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
Rhoose
£320,701
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
Rhoose
62.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
Rhoose
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
Rhoose
467.1
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
Rhoose
70.7
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
Rhoose
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £251,125, Bridgend undercuts Rhoose (£320,701) by around 22% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in Rhoose it is a terraced at £222,556.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Rhoose (£222,556 vs £163,719).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Rhoose experience less crime overall, with a rate of 62.7 per 1,000 versus 70.7 per 1,000 in Bridgend. The most common crime category in Bridgend is violent-crime, while in Rhoose 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 Rhoose. Bridgend has 0 schools and Rhoose has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
Rhoose School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Rhoose averages 467.1 Mbps – ahead of Bridgend's 426.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Bridgend and 96.9% in Rhoose. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 92.4% in Rhoose.
Rhoose is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (467 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Rhoose leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Bridgend averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Bridgend and £1,270 in Rhoose. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rhoose.
Rhoose 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 Rhoose and £30,528 in Bridgend. The median age is 44.4 in Bridgend and 45.1 in Rhoose. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Bridgend versus 71.9% in Rhoose. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bridgend and 55.8% in Rhoose.
| Indicator | Bridgend | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 6,428 |
| 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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