Caerphilly vs Cowbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caerphilly wins on house prices with a 53% gap. Cowbridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caerphilly
£249,896
Cowbridge
£526,862
Crime Rate
Caerphilly
84.9
Cowbridge
63.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caerphilly
N/A
Cowbridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caerphilly
446.7
Cowbridge
213.1
EPC Rating
Caerphilly
71.5
Cowbridge
70.7
Median Income
Caerphilly
£29,441
Cowbridge
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Cowbridge commands an average of £526,862, compared with £249,896 in Caerphilly – a difference of 53%. The most affordable entry point in Caerphilly is a flat at £128,824, while in Cowbridge it is a terraced at £372,671.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 71% pricier in Cowbridge (£441,833 vs £128,824).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerphilly prices grew faster — 44% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Cowbridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Caerphilly. The most common crime category in Caerphilly is violent-crime, while in Cowbridge 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 Caerphilly and Cowbridge. Caerphilly has 0 schools and Cowbridge has 0 schools.
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
Cowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caerphilly | Cowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 446.7 Mbps in Caerphilly and 213.1 Mbps in Cowbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Caerphilly and 91.9% in Cowbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Caerphilly and 32.8% in Cowbridge.
Caerphilly is the faster of the two by 110% on average download speed (447 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caerphilly leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Cowbridge averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Caerphilly and £1,270 in Cowbridge. 64.2% of homes in Caerphilly have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Cowbridge.
Caerphilly has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Cowbridge and £29,441.3 in Caerphilly. The median age is 41.3 in Caerphilly and 45.1 in Cowbridge. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Caerphilly versus 71.9% in Cowbridge. Employment rates stand at 54% in Caerphilly and 55.8% in Cowbridge.
| Indicator | Caerphilly | Cowbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,104 | 3,649 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 37.3% |
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