Bagillt vs Meols
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Bagillt is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Bagillt has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bagillt
£235,651
Meols
£423,612
Crime Rate
Bagillt
63.4
Meols
70.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagillt
N/A
Meols
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagillt
461.4
Meols
467
EPC Rating
Bagillt
71.1
Meols
68.2
Median Income
Bagillt
£30,594
Meols
£31,125
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £235,651, Bagillt undercuts Meols (£423,612) by around 44% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bagillt is a terraced at £132,875, while in Meols it is a terraced at £268,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 59% pricier in Meols (£413,087 vs £169,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagillt prices grew faster — 85% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBagillt has a crime rate of 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11% lower than Meols at 70.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagillt is violent-crime, while in Meols 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 Meols. Bagillt has 0 schools and Meols has 1 schools.
Bagillt School Inspection Breakdown
Meols School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bagillt | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Meols averages 467.0 Mbps – ahead of Bagillt's 461.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Bagillt and 99.1% in Meols. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Bagillt and 92.2% in Meols.
Meols is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (467 vs 461 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bagillt, scoring 71.1 on average (band C) compared to 68.2 (band C) in Meols. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,221 in Bagillt and £1,226 in Meols. 65.1% of homes in Bagillt have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 53.7% in Meols.
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 Meols and £30,594 in Bagillt. The median age is 44.9 in Bagillt and 45.4 in Meols. Employment rates stand at 57.9% in Bagillt and 53.2% in Meols. Owner-occupancy is 71.8% in Bagillt versus 65% in Meols. Bagillt has a population of 5,943 and Meols has 5,023.
| Indicator | Bagillt | Meols |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,943 | 5,023 |
| 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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