Ammanford vs Bishopston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Ammanford is about 63% cheaper on average. Ammanford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Ammanford
£194,613
Bishopston
£520,255
Crime Rate
Ammanford
66.5
Bishopston
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ammanford
N/A
Bishopston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Ammanford
245.5
Bishopston
370.6
EPC Rating
Ammanford
70.3
Bishopston
70.5
Median Income
Ammanford
£29,630
Bishopston
£29,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Ammanford is £194,613, which is 63% less than Bishopston at £520,255. The most affordable entry point in Ammanford is a terraced at £131,691, while in Bishopston it is a flat at £310,324.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 80% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £131,691).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bishopston prices grew faster — 62% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 66.5 offences per 1,000 people, Ammanford is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Bishopston's 76.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ammanford is violent-crime, while in Bishopston 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 Ammanford and Bishopston. Ammanford has 0 schools and Bishopston has 0 schools.
Ammanford School Inspection Breakdown
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Ammanford | Bishopston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bishopston offers faster average downloads at 370.6 Mbps, compared to 245.5 Mbps in Ammanford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 87.1% of premises in Ammanford and 93.2% in Bishopston. Gigabit availability stands at 41.3% in Ammanford and 67.4% in Bishopston.
Bishopston is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (371 vs 246 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bishopston are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.5 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Ammanford. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Ammanford and £1,115 in Bishopston. 58.8% of homes in Ammanford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Bishopston.
Bishopston has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,630 in Ammanford and £29,217 in Bishopston. The median age is 45 in Ammanford and 43.9 in Bishopston. Employment rates stand at 51.4% in Ammanford and 50.9% in Bishopston. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Ammanford versus 62.3% in Bishopston.
| Indicator | Ammanford | Bishopston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,282 | 3,286 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,630 | £29,217 |
| Employment Rate | 51.4% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 62.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30% | 32.8% |
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