Living in Bridgend
Bridgend is a city in Wales, United Kingdom, home to 144,288 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 14%, #52 of 387), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 16%, #61 of 388), movers on a budget (top 17%, #63 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bridgend
- The Bristol Channel is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Cardiff, 27 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 49 min and sets around 16:07; in late June it sets around 21:36.
How Bridgend ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 42 | #292 of 378 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #52 of 387 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #145 of 378 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #197 of 378 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 50 | #296 of 378 | #14 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 44 | #292 of 378 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 53 | #312 of 387 | #16 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #119 of 368 | #4 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #117 of 367 | #4 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #136 of 362 | #5 of 21 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #106 of 387 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #61 of 368 | #3 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 67 | #238 of 361 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 40 | #217 of 354 | #14 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #73 of 378 | #8 of 22 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #63 of 388 | #6 of 22 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 56 | #175 of 363 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #150 of 387 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 31 | #272 of 378 | #11 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #240 of 388 | #20 of 22 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 56 | #61 of 388 | #10 of 22 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #166 of 388 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #222 of 388 | #14 of 22 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #61 of 388 | #2 of 22 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #212 of 388 | #13 of 22 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #92 of 209 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #124 of 388 | #3 of 22 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #143 of 368 | #7 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rhondda Cynon Taf 17 km
- Neath Port Talbot 19 km
- Vale of Glamorgan 27 km
- Swansea 28 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 29 km
- Cardiff 29 km
- Caerphilly 30 km
- Blaenau Gwent 39 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.