Cost of Living in Bridgend
Wales
Town
Population: 47,000
Average House Price
£245.1k
-15% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,254
+3% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£917/mo
-24% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,145Band D / yr
Energy£149/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£41.00/ mo
Bus Pass£69.64/ mo
House Prices in Bridgend
+4.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£245,100
Detached£393,300
Semi-detached£233,700
Terraced£182,400
Flat / Apartment£142,500
House prices in Bridgend have increased by +4.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Bridgend
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,254
Mean£45,126
Median hourly rate£19.18/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,359
Upper quartile (75th)£53,083
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+3.1%
£1,215 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Bridgend
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Bridgend each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £917 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £179 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £149 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £41.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £180 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £259 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £146 |
| Estimated Total | £1,907 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Bridgend
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£69.64
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.38
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£180
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Bridgend
- What is the average house price in Bridgend?
- The average house price in Bridgend is £245,100, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £393,300, while flats and apartments average £142,500. Prices have risen by +4.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Bridgend?
- The median annual salary in Bridgend is £40,254, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,215 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,359 (lower quartile) to £53,083 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Bridgend?
- Average monthly rent in Bridgend is £917 per month. Rents have increased by +6.8% over the past year.
- Is Bridgend an affordable place to live?
- Bridgend is reasonably affordable, with rent taking up around 27% of the median monthly income. This is close to, but within, the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £917, while the median annual salary is £40,254 (approximately £3,355 per month before tax).
- How does Bridgend compare to London?
- The average house price in Bridgend is £245,100, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Bridgend costs around 44% of London prices, making it £305,900 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £917 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Bridgend?
- House prices in Bridgend are currently rising, with a +4.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £245,100 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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