Amlwch vs Menai Bridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Amlwch is about 22% cheaper on average. Menai Bridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Amlwch
£222,332
Menai Bridge
£286,108
Crime Rate
Amlwch
56.2
Menai Bridge
55.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Amlwch
N/A
Menai Bridge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Amlwch
238.5
Menai Bridge
150.1
EPC Rating
Amlwch
65.5
Menai Bridge
64.6
Median Income
Amlwch
£32,621
Menai Bridge
£28,404
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Amlwch is £222,332, which is 22% less than Menai Bridge at £286,108. The most affordable entry point in Amlwch is a terraced at £121,935, while in Menai Bridge it is a semi-detached at £206,231.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 42% pricier in Menai Bridge (£208,722 vs £121,935).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Amlwch prices grew faster — 33% vs 16%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 55.5 offences per 1,000 people, Menai Bridge is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Amlwch's 56.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Amlwch is violent-crime, while in Menai Bridge 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 Menai Bridge. Amlwch has 0 schools and Menai Bridge has 0 schools.
Amlwch School Inspection Breakdown
Menai Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Amlwch | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Amlwch offers faster average downloads at 238.5 Mbps, compared to 150.1 Mbps in Menai Bridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.9% of premises in Amlwch and 94% in Menai Bridge. Gigabit availability stands at 39.1% in Amlwch and 17.6% in Menai Bridge.
Amlwch is the faster of the two by 59% on average download speed (239 vs 150 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Amlwch are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 65.5 (band C) versus 64.6 (band D) in Menai Bridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,681 in Amlwch and £1,626 in Menai Bridge. 49.3% of homes in Amlwch have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 46.2% in Menai Bridge.
Amlwch has more energy-efficient housing — 49.3% reach band C or above, vs 46.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,621 in Amlwch and £28,403.5 in Menai Bridge. The median age is 48 in Amlwch and 47 in Menai Bridge. Employment rates stand at 51.1% in Amlwch and 52% in Menai Bridge. Owner-occupancy is 68.2% in Amlwch versus 66.8% in Menai Bridge.
| Indicator | Amlwch | Menai Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,148 | 3,045 |
| Median Age | 48 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £32,621 | £28,403.5 |
| Employment Rate | 51.1% | 52% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.2% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 33.4% |
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