Cowbridge vs Ferndale
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ferndale wins on house prices with a 413% gap.
Avg House Price
Cowbridge
£526,862
Ferndale
£102,662
Crime Rate
Cowbridge
63.0
Ferndale
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cowbridge
N/A
Ferndale
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cowbridge
213.1
Ferndale
107.6
EPC Rating
Cowbridge
70.7
Ferndale
69.9
Median Income
Cowbridge
£32,675
Ferndale
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Cowbridge commands an average of £526,862, compared with £102,662 in Ferndale – a difference of 413%. The most affordable entry point in Cowbridge is a terraced at £372,671, while in Ferndale it is a terraced at £92,428.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 303% pricier in Cowbridge (£372,671 vs £92,428).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ferndale prices grew faster — 67% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Cowbridge and Ferndale at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cowbridge and Ferndale. Cowbridge has 0 schools and Ferndale has 0 schools.
Cowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
Ferndale School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cowbridge | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 213.1 Mbps in Cowbridge and 107.6 Mbps in Ferndale. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Cowbridge and 97% in Ferndale. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Cowbridge and 6.9% in Ferndale.
Cowbridge is the faster of the two by 98% on average download speed (213 vs 108 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cowbridge leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Ferndale averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Cowbridge and £1,208 in Ferndale. 62.2% of homes in Cowbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Ferndale.
Cowbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Cowbridge and £28,335 in Ferndale.
| Indicator | Cowbridge | Ferndale |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,649 | 4,301 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | N/A |
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