Baglan vs Bishopston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Baglan is about 59% cheaper on average. Bishopston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Baglan
£214,568
Bishopston
£520,255
Crime Rate
Baglan
78.4
Bishopston
76.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Baglan
N/A
Bishopston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Baglan
344.8
Bishopston
370.6
EPC Rating
Baglan
70.6
Bishopston
70.5
Median Income
Baglan
£29,607
Bishopston
£29,217
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Baglan is £214,568, which is 59% less than Bishopston at £520,255. The most affordable entry point in Baglan is a terraced at £151,000, while in Bishopston it is a flat at £310,324.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 78% pricier in Bishopston (£674,593 vs £151,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Baglan prices grew faster — 66% vs 62%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 76.1 offences per 1,000 people, Bishopston is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Baglan's 78.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Baglan 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 Baglan and Bishopston. Baglan has 0 schools and Bishopston has 0 schools.
Baglan School Inspection Breakdown
Bishopston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Baglan | 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 344.8 Mbps in Baglan. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94% of premises in Baglan and 93.2% in Bishopston. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Baglan and 67.4% in Bishopston.
Bishopston is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (371 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Baglan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.5 (band C) in Bishopston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,363 in Baglan and £1,115 in Bishopston. 59.6% of homes in Baglan 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 59.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,607.3 in Baglan and £29,217 in Bishopston. The median age is 47 in Baglan and 43.9 in Bishopston. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Baglan and 50.9% in Bishopston. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Baglan versus 62.3% in Bishopston.
| Indicator | Baglan | Bishopston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,516 | 3,286 |
| Median Age | 47 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,607.3 | £29,217 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 50.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.9% | 32.8% |
Location
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