Compare Bridgend against Torfaen
See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Bridgend and Torfaen.
Population comparison
- Population for Bridgend
- 147,539
- Population for Torfaen
- 94,832
- Difference
- 52,707
- Percentage Difference
- 43.49%
People in employment comparison
- # People Employed in Bridgend
- 61,455 (68.8%)
- # People Employed in Torfaen
- 39,010 (69.7%)
- Difference
- 61,455
- Percentage Difference
- 44.68%
People inactive comparison
- # People Inactive in Bridgend
- 24,495 (27.4%)
- # People Inactive in Torfaen
- 14,700 (26.3%)
- Difference
- 24,495
- Percentage Difference
- 49.98%
Unemployment comparison
- # People unemployed in Bridgend
- 3,435 (3.8%)
- # People unemployed in Torfaen
- 2,250 (4.0%)
- Difference
- 3,435
- Percentage Difference
- 41.69%
Comparing crimes by type for Bridgend and Torfaen
Showing crimes from this year (2024). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.
Crime Statistics
See how Bridgend and Torfaen compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.
| Crime Type | Crimes in Bridgend | Crimes in Torfaen | Difference | % Difference |
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Compare crime rate by type for Bridgend and Torfaen from 2020 to 2024
Use the list to compare crimes in Bridgend and Torfaen.
Compare Property prices over time for Bridgend and Torfaen
Showing crimes from 2010 up until August 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £314,550.14 / £354,053.16 | £195,865.98 / £202,892.81 | £155,421.10 / £158,726.56 | £100,758.15 / £95,868.40 |
| 2022 | £313,571.55 / £335,508.14 | £195,778.83 / £194,899.44 | £156,539.33 / £153,868.21 | £101,179.12 / £93,620.40 |
| 2021 | £280,277.78 / £298,217.04 | £175,153.65 / £174,648.40 | £140,760.90 / £138,826.11 | £94,214.27 / £87,502.54 |
| 2020 | £248,465.73 / £263,361.95 | £156,386.01 / £155,987.70 | £125,297.18 / £123,949.70 | £86,910.64 / £80,757.34 |
| 2019 | £236,258.77 / £252,140.00 | £148,878.53 / £149,132.14 | £119,144.00 / £118,554.42 | £84,858.09 / £78,893.00 |
| 2018 | £226,411.58 / £238,762.64 | £142,503.92 / £141,662.30 | £114,381.07 / £112,934.38 | £82,781.42 / £76,034.72 |
| 2017 | £219,529.40 / £219,426.47 | £137,773.00 / £129,342.70 | £111,078.41 / £103,522.95 | £82,113.41 / £70,925.35 |
| 2016 | £204,837.23 / £213,649.29 | £129,396.16 / £126,400.70 | £105,057.89 / £101,576.07 | £76,190.28 / £68,568.70 |
| 2015 | £193,056.78 / £203,939.82 | £122,404.47 / £120,691.62 | £99,597.64 / £97,094.14 | £72,519.12 / £65,714.83 |
| 2014 | £186,115.11 / £199,429.42 | £118,397.85 / £118,420.26 | £96,962.63 / £95,901.84 | £70,717.44 / £64,942.57 |
| 2013 | £179,537.32 / £193,475.31 | £113,846.38 / £114,413.69 | £93,446.34 / £92,916.58 | £68,483.30 / £62,986.21 |
| 2012 | £178,060.56 / £191,968.53 | £112,938.81 / £113,614.78 | £92,728.01 / £92,247.42 | £69,164.71 / £63,336.95 |
| 2011 | £179,822.27 / £194,127.25 | £113,267.75 / £114,283.62 | £92,754.67 / £92,704.57 | £70,105.97 / £64,207.01 |
| 2010 | £182,939.07 / £193,353.60 | £116,935.81 / £114,245.10 | £96,133.58 / £93,779.44 | £72,893.99 / £65,290.56 |
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 49k vs 31k
- Median Salary
- £26,855 vs £26,295
- Annual Percentage Change
- 12.7% vs 12.5%
- Mean Salary
- £30,406 vs £29,161
See how Bridgend compares to other areas in Wales
| Industry | Bridgend Count | Torfaen Count | Difference | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 105 | 55 | +50 | + 62.5% |
| Production | 405 | 205 | +200 | + 65.57% |
| Construction | 560 | 385 | +175 | + 37.04% |
| Motor Trades | 180 | 125 | +55 | + 36.07% |
| Wholesale | 125 | 75 | +50 | + 50% |
| Retail | 315 | 180 | +135 | + 54.55% |
| Transport | 420 | 160 | +260 | + 89.66% |
| Accommodation Food | 395 | 160 | +235 | + 84.68% |
| Information Comms | 135 | 90 | +45 | + 40% |
| Finance Insurance | 90 | 35 | +55 | + 88% |
| Property | 130 | 45 | +85 | + 97.14% |
| Professional Scientific Technical | 445 | 195 | +250 | + 78.13% |
| Business Admin | 295 | 205 | +90 | + 36% |
| Public Admin Defence | 20 | 10 | +10 | + 66.67% |
| Education | 70 | 30 | +40 | + 80% |
| Health | 160 | 100 | +60 | + 46.15% |
| Arts Entertainment | 270 | 160 | +110 | + 51.16% |