Bagillt vs Heswall
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bagillt wins on house prices with a 55% gap. Bagillt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagillt
£235,651
Heswall
£527,986
Crime Rate
Bagillt
63.4
Heswall
69.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagillt
N/A
Heswall
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagillt
461.4
Heswall
415.5
EPC Rating
Bagillt
71.1
Heswall
68.2
Median Income
Bagillt
£30,594
Heswall
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Heswall commands an average of £527,986, compared with £235,651 in Bagillt – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Bagillt is a terraced at £132,875, while in Heswall it is a flat at £203,631.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 59% pricier in Heswall (£625,000 vs £256,472).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagillt prices grew faster — 85% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Bagillt experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.4 per 1,000 versus 69.8 per 1,000 in Heswall. The most common crime category in Bagillt is violent-crime, while in Heswall 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 Bagillt and Heswall. Bagillt has 0 schools and Heswall has 9 schools.
Bagillt School Inspection Breakdown
Heswall School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagillt | Heswall |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 9 |
| Primary | 0 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.4 Mbps in Bagillt and 415.5 Mbps in Heswall. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bagillt and 96.3% in Heswall. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Bagillt and 80.2% in Heswall.
Bagillt is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (461 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bagillt leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.1 (C), while Heswall averages 68.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Bagillt and £1,226 in Heswall. 65.1% of homes in Bagillt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Heswall.
Bagillt has more energy-efficient housing — 65.1% reach band C or above, vs 53.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,125 in Heswall and £30,594 in Bagillt. The median age is 44.9 in Bagillt and 45.4 in Heswall. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Bagillt versus 65% in Heswall. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bagillt and 53.2% in Heswall.
| Indicator | Bagillt | Heswall |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 29,082 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,594 | £31,125 |
| Employment Rate | 57.9% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.8% | 65% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.2% | 31.5% |
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