Town comparison
Amlwch vs Holyhead
Which is better to live in? 13.8 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Amlwch offers lower property prices by roughly 2%. Holyhead has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Amlwch
£222,332
Holyhead
£226,087
Crime Rate
Amlwch
56.2
Holyhead
56.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amlwch
N/A
Holyhead
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Amlwch
238.5
Holyhead
330.1
EPC Rating
Amlwch
65.5
Holyhead
65.5
Median Income
Amlwch
£32,621
Holyhead
£32,621
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Amlwch is £222,332, which is 2% less than Holyhead at £226,087. The most affordable entry point in Amlwch is a terraced at £121,935, while in Holyhead it is a terraced at £136,405.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Holyhead (£345,129 vs £297,322).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Holyhead prices grew faster — 50% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Holyhead (56.1 per 1,000) compared to Amlwch (56.2 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Amlwch is violent-crime, while in Holyhead it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Amlwch and Holyhead. Amlwch has 0 schools and Holyhead has 0 schools.
Amlwch School Inspection Breakdown
Holyhead School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Amlwch | Holyhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Holyhead offers faster average downloads at 330.1 Mbps, compared to 238.5 Mbps in Amlwch. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.9% of premises in Amlwch and 89.7% in Holyhead. Gigabit availability stands at 39.1% in Amlwch and 60.5% in Holyhead.
Holyhead is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (330 vs 239 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Amlwch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.5 (band C) versus 65.5 (band C) in Holyhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,681 in Amlwch and £1,681 in Holyhead. 49.3% of homes in Amlwch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.3% in Holyhead.
Amlwch has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 49.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Amlwch and £32,621 in Holyhead. The median age is 48 in Amlwch and 48 in Holyhead. Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Amlwch and 51.1% in Holyhead. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Amlwch versus 68.2% in Holyhead.
| Indicator | Amlwch | Holyhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,148 | 11,753 |
| Median Age | 48 | 48 |
| Median Household Income | £32,621 | £32,621 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 51.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 32.3% |
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