Town comparison
Bridgend vs St Athan
Which is better to live in? 9.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
St Athan is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. St Athan has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bridgend
£251,125
St Athan
£245,325
Crime Rate
Bridgend
70.7
St Athan
63.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bridgend
N/A
St Athan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bridgend
426.7
St Athan
467.1
EPC Rating
Bridgend
69.6
St Athan
70.7
Median Income
Bridgend
£30,528
St Athan
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £245,325, St Athan undercuts Bridgend (£251,125) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bridgend is a flat at £143,871, while in St Athan it is a terraced at £160,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 6% pricier in St Athan (£237,756 vs £223,059).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bridgend prices grew faster — 45% vs -38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesSt Athan has a crime rate of 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12% lower than Bridgend at 70.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bridgend is violent-crime, while in St Athan 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 St Athan. Bridgend has 0 schools and St Athan has 0 schools.
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
St Athan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgend | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in St Athan 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 St Athan. Gigabit availability stands at 80.8% in Bridgend and 92.4% in St Athan.
St Athan is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (467 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
St Athan 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 St Athan. 61.7% of homes in Bridgend have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in St Athan.
St Athan 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 St Athan and £30,528 in Bridgend. The median age is 44.4 in Bridgend and 45.1 in St Athan. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Bridgend versus 71.9% in St Athan. Employment rates stand at 53.6% in Bridgend and 55.8% in St Athan.
| Indicator | Bridgend | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,751 | 3,108 |
| 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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