Compare Vale of Glamorgan against Bridgend

See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend.

Population comparison

Population for Vale of Glamorgan
135,295
Population for Bridgend
147,539
Difference
-12,244
Percentage Difference
-8.66%

People in employment comparison

# People Employed in Vale of Glamorgan
56,920 (72.5%)
# People Employed in Bridgend
61,455 (68.8%)
Difference
56,920
Percentage Difference
-7.66%

People inactive comparison

# People Inactive in Vale of Glamorgan
18,570 (23.7%)
# People Inactive in Bridgend
24,495 (27.4%)
Difference
18,570
Percentage Difference
-27.52%

Unemployment comparison

# People unemployed in Vale of Glamorgan
2,975 (3.8%)
# People unemployed in Bridgend
3,435 (3.8%)
Difference
2,975
Percentage Difference
-14.35%

Comparing crimes by type for Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend

Showing crimes from this year (2024). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.

Crime Statistics

See how Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.

Crime Type Crimes in Vale of Glamorgan Crimes in Bridgend Difference % Difference

Compare crime rate by type for Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend from 2020 to 2024

Use the list to compare crimes in Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend.

Compare Property prices over time for Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend

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 £523,244.58 / £314,550.14 £316,675.96 / £195,865.98 £243,113.22 / £155,421.10 £178,593.77 / £100,758.15
2022 £508,337.32 / £313,571.55 £310,644.85 / £195,778.83 £239,480.29 / £156,539.33 £177,196.15 / £101,179.12
2021 £435,660.78 / £280,277.78 £268,850.32 / £175,153.65 £207,332.87 / £140,760.90 £159,180.68 / £94,214.27
2020 £381,987.09 / £248,465.73 £238,861.36 / £156,386.01 £183,542.46 / £125,297.18 £145,803.83 / £86,910.64
2019 £373,276.05 / £236,258.77 £232,808.89 / £148,878.53 £178,793.76 / £119,144.00 £145,384.37 / £84,858.09
2018 £360,873.56 / £226,411.58 £224,530.18 / £142,503.92 £173,102.98 / £114,381.07 £142,675.70 / £82,781.42
2017 £340,538.95 / £219,529.40 £211,587.12 / £137,773.00 £163,765.91 / £111,078.41 £137,841.18 / £82,113.41
2016 £326,025.24 / £204,837.23 £204,109.74 / £129,396.16 £157,984.94 / £105,057.89 £131,018.58 / £76,190.28
2015 £313,892.36 / £193,056.78 £196,707.76 / £122,404.47 £152,438.66 / £99,597.64 £126,869.51 / £72,519.12
2014 £298,815.81 / £186,115.11 £187,859.01 / £118,397.85 £146,739.01 / £96,962.63 £122,058.42 / £70,717.44
2013 £282,419.04 / £179,537.32 £176,501.38 / £113,846.38 £138,079.20 / £93,446.34 £115,522.44 / £68,483.30
2012 £282,421.49 / £178,060.56 £176,877.43 / £112,938.81 £138,340.41 / £92,728.01 £116,834.44 / £69,164.71
2011 £276,634.71 / £179,822.27 £171,892.48 / £113,267.75 £134,280.74 / £92,754.67 £115,077.07 / £70,105.97
2010 £274,971.03 / £182,939.07 £172,605.14 / £116,935.81 £135,860.43 / £96,133.58 £115,838.59 / £72,893.99
Number of Jobs (thousands)
41k vs 49k
Median Salary
£26,236 vs £26,855
Annual Percentage Change
0.4% vs 12.7%
Mean Salary
£29,561 vs £30,406

See how Vale of Glamorgan compares to other areas in Wales

Industry Vale of Glamorgan Count Bridgend Count Difference % Difference
Agriculture 190 105 +85 + 57.63%
Production 250 405 -155 -47.33%
Construction 610 560 +50 + 8.55%
Motor Trades 160 180 -20 -11.76%
Wholesale 130 125 +5 + 3.92%
Retail 365 315 +50 + 14.71%
Transport 210 420 -210 -66.67%
Accommodation Food 345 395 -50 -13.51%
Information Comms 290 135 +155 + 72.94%
Finance Insurance 95 90 +5 + 5.41%
Property 205 130 +75 + 44.78%
Professional Scientific Technical 650 445 +205 + 37.44%
Business Admin 415 295 +120 + 33.8%
Public Admin Defence 25 20 +5 + 22.22%
Education 85 70 +15 + 19.35%
Health 220 160 +60 + 31.58%
Arts Entertainment 330 270 +60 + 20%